Affiliated Distribution Channel Intern - Summer 2025

Affiliated Distribution Channel Intern - Summer 2025

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The National Life Group Internship Program was developed to provide real workplace learning and growth opportunities for undergraduate students. Over the years the program has provided students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful, career-relevant work at National Life Group in preparation for full-time employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

At National Life Group, we are a mission-driven and purposed-filled business. For us, the cause of what we do is as important as the products we sell.

As we celebrate our 175th anniversary, we are still young at heart in the way we think and act all aimed to keep our promises to provide families stability in good times and in bad.  We are also one of the fastest growing insurance companies with incredible growth over the past 10 years and our innovative culture is paving the way for future advancement in the years to come.

At the Affiliated Distribution Channel, we are focused on increasing the productivity of our agents, attracting talented leaders, strengthening our current leadership bench and broadening our reach into new markets.  Our vision is to inspire our field force to learn more, to lead more and to grow more. 

We are seeking an Affiliated Distribution Channel Intern to join our team for the summer.  You will partner with team members to support our efforts on a variety of projects, programs, and experiences across the channel.  Specifically, you will:

• Coordinate logistics for training events, leadership programs, and other in-person development opportunities.
• Collect and assess learning evaluation results and tracking metrics.
• Support development of internal marketing and communication plans to promote and raise awareness for programming and initiatives.
• Assist our Key Account Managers who work support our agents’ sales activities.
• Assist with the market research on various markets we are looking to open up.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

You will learn the following as part of their internship experience:

• Gain practical knowledge of how sales enablement skills are important to the success of an organization.
• Gain knowledge of how team capabilities (strategy, program development and delivery) support business outcomes and company mission.
• Understand the importance of market research as it relates to strategic business decisions.
• Development of practical skills and knowledge of various training programs are delivered.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Psychology or Business Management.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.00
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, and Microsoft Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

HOW YOU SHOW UP:

• High degree of reliability in completion of tasks on a timely basis.
• You are prepared, responsive, and eager to learn.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills; Reconciliation and problem-solving skill

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• 10-week paid internship (May 30-Aug 4) with formal orientation and onboarding
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
• Presentation skills coaching sessions
• Lunch-and-Learn Series—weekly business acumen and skill classes delivered by company leaders
• Access to mentors (former program participants)
• Paid time off to volunteer and make an impact in your community

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.  National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.   

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

National Life Group

1 National Life Dr

Montpelier, VT 05604

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