VyStar Intern – VyStar Insurance Agency

VyStar Credit Union•Jacksonville, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week. We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees. VyStar Intern – VyStar Insurance Agency Life as a VyStar Intern: At VyStar Credit Union, we are passionate about serving our members and supporting our employees. For more than 70 years, VyStar has adapted to changes in the financial industry, growing to become one of the largest credit unions in the United States with over 1 million members. Our mission – Do Good. Bank Better. – drives us to raise the bar in how we serve our members, our community, and each other. VyStar is seeking motivated interns to join the VyStar Insurance Agency (VIA) for hands-on experience in the insurance industry. This internship offers the opportunity to actively participate in the day-to-day operations of a dynamic agency, providing client service and contributing to sales growth. You will gain practical knowledge of insurance products, client engagement, and operational processes while working alongside experienced professionals. This position is based in Jacksonville, Florida and requires the ability to travel to VyStar’s downtown tower location. The program runs for 9 weeks, beginning the first week of June and ending the first week of August.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited college/university
Rising college juniors, seniors, graduate students, or thrive scholars
Active Florida 440 CSR, 2044 Personal Lines, or 220 General Lines license OR ability to obtain a license within the first week of the program.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Preferred fields: Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or Business Administration.
GPA of 3.0+ preferred
Participation in college organizations and community activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

Client Service Support: Assist with policy inquiries, renewals, and coverage updates to ensure exceptional member experience.
Sales Opportunity Development: Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities during client interactions and support agents in generating new business leads.
Operational Involvement: Participate in processing policies, managing documentation, and learning compliance requirements.
Agent Collaboration: Shadow insurance sales agents and actively contribute to client meetings, learning how products are marketed and sold.
Market Research: Conduct research to support targeted marketing campaigns and identify growth opportunities.
Team Engagement: Join team meetings, collaborate on projects, and contribute ideas to improve service and sales strategies.