Benefits Advocacy Intern

Employee Benefits Advocacy Intern

Job details

Location: Denver, Colorado (Onsite) Internship Dates: Summer 2026 (May–August) Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Compensation: $17/hour

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-orient