2026 Public Affairs Internship

Symetra Financial•Bellevue, WA

62d•Remote

About The Position

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Public Affairs Intern! About the program At Symetra, we share a deep commitment in bringing value to underserved communities and people and helping them take steps toward financial freedom. That's our way of describing people that can be and to do what they value. Our interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward our goal, and are an important part of our Symetra community. The Symetra Public Affairs internship exposes candidates to the intersection of external affairs, public policy, and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in public policy and mission-driven work, along with a commitment to social justice and community engagement. Participants will assist with projects within the Public Affairs, Community Relations and Social Impact portfolios, including external engagement, event help, and project support; availability is needed in-person as well as virtual tasks. You will leave this internship with effective communications, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, research, and writing skills, and increased knowledge of and experience with CSR initiatives.

Requirements

A rising junior or senior student seeking a degree from an accredited higher education program
Demonstrated interest in public policy, government relations, community relations, corporate responsibility or public affairs
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Willingness and ability to collaborate and adapt in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment
Knowledge and curiosity about public policy, current events and government affairs, political science, community stakeholder engagement
Ability to attend events in-person in the Greater Seattle and Bellevue area

Nice To Haves

Preference for students with leadership experiences such as volunteering or helping others

Responsibilities

Conducting research, summarizing legislation, tracking current events, and writing policy briefs
Watching government and community webinars and hearings, synthesizing key points and circulating notes internally
Assisting team members during conferences and meetings, including tracking and summarizing meetings and events with federal, state, and local policymakers
Helping Community Relations with employee engagement events to support nonprofits or support sports partnerships
Drafting community event invitations and coordinating participant responses
Assisting with administering the grant process for Symetra Empowers Communities, the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, grant application review, tracking, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.