Community & Economic Development / Government Relations Intern

Date: Oct 1, 2020

Division:

Office of the President Division 

Work from:

Corporate Office, Erie, PA


At Erie Insurance, we believe in professional and personal development.  With our Future Focus Internship Program, both are provided in abundance.  Not only do we offer the opportunity to gain professional experience in a challenging and competitive setting, but we welcome you as part of the ERIE family.  We ensure that our interns receive the best internship experience possible, which includes multiple educational, developmental, professional, social and networking opportunities.  The esteem ERIE holds in its Future Focus Internship Program is evident at every level of the organization, defined even further by multiple opportunities for socializing with high level leaders, up to and including our President and CEO.  Are you ready for the internship experience of a lifetime?  Look no further.

 

ERIE Insurance recognizes that 2020 has been a challenging year for many. It is because of that, that ERIE continues to strive to ensure we’re a leader in the insurance industry and bringing in strong talent remains a top priority. Because of that, we rapidly transitioned our Future Focus Internship program to a virtual program, while other companies and competitors cancelled or delayed their internship programs. This level of commitment to our future talent and organizational leaders, is a testament to ERIE’s stability as an organization and commitment to our Intern Program.

Position Summary

Opportunity to join our Future Focus Internship Program as a Community & Economic Development and/or Government Relations Intern
 

Erie Insurance is committed to helping you learn and grow with a challenging internship position that will offer you relevant and real-world business experience. We are currently seeking many high-potential applicants for our upcoming summer internship program as Community & Economic Development and/or Government Relations Interns!  

 

Who should apply?
 

  • Applications are accepted from full-time college students currently attending an accredited college or university to pursue a four-year degree or to complete a master's degree program full-time
  • A four-year degree student should be completing sophomore, junior, or senior year
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required to be considered for an internship
  • Please Note: We are unable to offer this position to individuals who will require current or future immigration sponsorship for employment.

 

About the Internship: The internship includes orientation to the company and the insurance industry through:
 

  • A variety of challenging assignments in a stimulating work environment
  • A personal mentor
  • A welcome breakfast, monthly lunches and wrap up event
  • A variety of educational, social and community service events allowing for collaboration with other interns
  • Social events and other networking activities with senior leaders including the CEO
  • Opportunity to participate in company-wide innovation challenges
  • Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify
  • We have multiple talent programs and initiatives currently focused on attracting underrepresented students for internships, and other job opportunities here at ERIE Insurance, and ensuring our procedures are free from biases.
Duties and Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Economic Development
 

  • Community Outreach & Economic Development promotes ERIE in communities throughout our footprint through strategic partnerships and donations of money, materials and time.
  • As an intern, you will learn how strategic charitable donation and economic development decisions are made and how employee giving and community service support growth and talent engagement.
     

Government Relations
 

  • The insurance industry is highly regulated, and it is primarily regulated a state level.  Learn how Erie Insurance and all insurance companies navigate the challenges of regulation, legislation and sometimes litigation so that we can provide the best possible service to our policyholders, while also being attentive to the needs of employees, agents and the communities we serve.
  • Political engagement is an important aspect of successful government relations.  We look for opportunities to support elected officials who we find will at least consider our position when making decisions.  Learn why an investment in ERIE’s political engagement is an investment in the future of our workforce.

 

Competencies
Ability to Manage Complexity
Developing And Maintaining Relationships
Information Management Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Job-Specific Knowledge
Oral Communication
Planning And Organizing
Problem Analysis
Service Orientation
Time Management
Qualifications

High school diploma, or equivalent, required. Pursuit of Bachelor's degree with completion of sophomore year in a relevant field required. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software preferred.

Physical Requirements
Lifting 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)
Lifting 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
Lifting Over 50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
Driving; Rarely
Pushing/Pulling; Occasional (<20%)
Manual Keying/Data Entry; Frequent (50-80%)
Climbing; Rarely


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