ESOP Administration Analyst Intern
About The Position
Where ESOP Expertise Meets Purpose-Driven Impact Use your ESOP knowledge to help employees across the country build financial independence. At Blue Ridge Associates, we don’t just administer retirement plans — we help people build lasting financial security. Through Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and 401(k) services, we empower employees across the country to take ownership of their financial futures. We’re proud to be one of the top ESOP administration firms in the nation, serving a diverse range of companies that believe in sharing success with their people. Whether remote or based in one of our seven offices across the country, our team members work together with a shared mission: to make it easy for retirement plan professionals and sponsors to provide wealth-building benefits to business owners and their employees. Exciting Internship Opportunity: Summer 2026 ESOP Administration Analyst Intern The successful candidate will learn ESOP recordkeeping and administration, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time ESOP Administration Analyst role after graduation. Many of our interns have successfully converted to full-time positions, and we are proud to invest in developing talent early in their careers. As an ESOP Administration Analyst Intern, you will assist with a variety of tasks related to ESOPs and general administrative support. No two days will look the same — you’ll work on projects of varying scope, learn multiple software systems, and gain hands-on experience in employee benefits administration. This internship offers flexibility, with options to work part-time or full-time during standard business hours depending on your schedule and availability. This role requires in-person work in our Charlottesville office. You’ll join a company that works hard and supports one another — while doing work that truly matters. Our Company culture is built on community: happy hours, social events, committee opportunities, and volunteer opportunities to make a difference Join Us as We Build Wealth for Generations Everything we do is driven by our vision. We see a future where more people achieve financial independence, enjoy meaningful retirement, and leave a legacy. To get there, we live by our values every day: · Precision – Accurate records, timely and error-free service. · Efficacy – We ensure compliance, support communication, and guide participants toward retirement readiness. · Advocacy – We champion regulatory and legislative change that benefits employers and employees. · Collaboration – Trusted partners to clients, advisors, and teammates alike. · Excellence – We bring personalized, proactive, high-touch service to everything we do. This is more than a job. It’s your chance to create lasting impact — for your career and for the people whose futures you work to shape every day. Apply now and make a career out of making a difference!
Requirements
- Senior or Junior year student for 2025-2026 school year
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and willingness to learn new software systems
- Strong initiative and attention to detail
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
Nice To Haves
- Major or background in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a similar field
- Interest learning benefits administration or retirement plans
- Enthusiasm to advance professional career and join us full time after graduation
Responsibilities
- assist with a variety of tasks related to ESOPs
- general administrative support
- work on projects of varying scope
- learn multiple software systems
- gain hands-on experience in employee benefits administration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
