About the role
Employee Benefits Advocacy Intern
Job details:
Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite) Internship Dates: Summer 2026 (May–August) Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Role Overview:
Join the MJ Insurance Employee Benefits Advocacy team for a dynamic internship experience focused on meaningful contributions, professional growth, and industry exposure. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are curious, motivated, and eager to make a real impact. Interns will gain firsthand insight into the inner workings of the Employee Benefits (EB) department through hands-on projects, cross-functional collaboration, client interaction, and team engagement.
Key Responsibilities
TEAM & DEPARTMENT EXPOSURE
* Gain an overview of how Client Executives, Client Managers, and Client Advocates work together * Learn the client lifecycle for both Employee Benefits (EB) and Property & Casualty (P&C) * Attend Client Experience team meetings, EB department meetings, and team trainings * Spend time with Analytics, Population Health & Wellness, and Communications & Engagement to understand how their roles fit in the overall client deliverable.
CLIENT & PROJECT EXPERIENCE
* Attend client meetings to observe the Client Executive role and delivery of strategic recommendations * Participate in Client Advocate training to understand day-to-day responsibilities * Work on at least one main project during the internship * Assist with miscellaneous department tasks and deliverables
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
* Network with insurance professionals through various team events * Present a capstone project at the end of the internship * Learn about the full scope of the EB department including CE, AM, Producers, Analytics, Total Rewards, and Population Health
Required Qualifications
* Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Health/Wellness, Risk Management & Insurance, Business, or a related field * Strong organizational and analytical skills * Excellent communication and research abilities * Detail-oriented and customer service focused * Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment