2027 Summer Scrum Master Intern

WoodmenLIfe•Omaha, NE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

WoodmenLife is looking for a Scrum Master Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027. This 10-week program aims to provide interns with valuable workplace experience in the insurance industry by exposing them to the planning, execution, and evaluation stages of various work projects and initiatives. The program fosters a dynamic and innovative work environment, integrating interns who bring fresh perspectives and skills, contribute to value-added work, and enhance the company's talent pipeline. WoodmenLife is committed to supporting interns with real-world experience and mentorship to prepare them for meaningful careers and to make a positive impact in their communities. As a not-for-profit life insurance company with over 135 years of service, WoodmenLife helps protect the financial future of families and makes a difference in hometowns across America.

Requirements

Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college with an area of study in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems or related fields.
Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA.
Ability to work 38.75 hours per week.
Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Aptitude to learn Agile tools that support metrics and tracking iterative development (ADO, VSTS, Jira).
The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
Passion for making an impact in local communities.
Familiarity with Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Basic knowledge of Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability, delivery cadence) and their role in team performance.
Collaboration: Actively supports others and builds strong relationships by embracing teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives, and exchanging constructive feedback to achieve shared success.
Communicated Effectively: Clearly and promptly shares information with others, actively listens for understanding, and delivers concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.
Growth Mindset: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience by embracing challenges, learning from experience, and supporting change to continuously grow and improve.

Responsibilities

Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, Executive Leadership, and division-level leaders.
Summarize and present a capstone presentation of the internship experience, including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
Serve as a key member of the Agile intern team through the Scrum Master role.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives to support team collaboration and delivery.
Participate in Scaled Agile activities such as PI Planning and cross-team coordination, representing the team in broader planning sessions.
Support the team in identifying and resolving impediments, managing dependencies, and maintaining a healthy, prioritized backlog in partnership with Product Owners.
Coach team members on Agile principles, tools, and best practices to promote self-management, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration.
Use team metrics (e.g., quality, cadence, predictability) to identify improvement opportunities and guide the team toward higher performance.
Assist with user story estimation and forecasting to help the team plan and deliver work effectively.
Actively seek mentorship and participate in learning communities to grow knowledge of Lean-Agile techniques and Scrum Master responsibilities.
Communicate progress, challenges, and risks to leadership and support the team in using Agile tools such as Azure DevOps and Microsoft 365.