Benefits Advocacy Intern

Job description

# 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