Application review & phone screening will not begin until mid-September 2026.

Dates are pending for our Summer 2027 Internship program at this time. However, our program typically spans from June- Mid-August.

JOB SUMMARY

This is an ideal opportunity to experience a growing organization with a strong family culture. Shepherd Insurance is a privately-owned insurance agency that has delivered risk management solutions since 1977. With a wide variety of insurance and financial products, we are among the largest independent agencies in the country. 

This internship begins as rotational insurance program focusing within the following divisions: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, and Employee Benefits as well as Financial Services. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow Account Managers, Insurance Advisors, Sales Executives, Account Coordinators, and leaders within the organization. 

After shadowing is complete, the intern will choose a specific focus in a division and will be assigned more specific tasks and projects, being exposed to a more day-to-day workflow. Interns will also have the opportunity to meet with and learn more about carriers and brokerages, participate in a volunteer event to give back to the community, and visit other local offices. The internship will culminate in a presentation of a term project to the leaders, managers, and teammates at Shepherd Insurance. The goal of this internship opportunity is to spark interest in full-time employment upon graduation. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shadowing key roles across divisions through observing and learning from Account Managers, Insurance Advisors, Sales Executives, and Account Coordinators.
• Complete weekly tasks and assignments to further develop insurance industry and organizational knowledge. 
• Participate in meetings and sessions with insurance carriers and brokers to understand market relationships and product offerings. 
• After shadowing, select placement area and contribute to real-world tasks and projects aligned with that division’s daily operations.
• Build relationships with mentors and peers, participate in professional networking opportunities. 
• Attend numerous continuing education and learning sessions, as applicable. 
• Develop and deliver a final presentation summarizing your internship experience and project outcomes to organizational leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Provide positive, prompt, accurate, and courteous service. 
• Ability to self-manage.
• Value high ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills. 
• Familiar in a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Junior/Senior Level students with degree or secondary degree is not required but preferred in Risk Management and Insurance. Related majors, preferred, include Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Professional Selling, and Business Management. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.