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2026 Public Affairs Internship

Symetra
life insurance
United States
Oct 29, 2025

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as aPublic Affairs Intern!

About the program

At Symetra, we share a deep commitmentinbringing value to underserved communities and people and helping them take steps toward financial freedom.That'sour way of describing people that can be andto dowhat 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 Affairsinternship 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 willassistwith projects within the Public Affairs, CommunityRelationsand Social Impact portfolios, including external engagement, event help, and project support; availability is needed in-person as well as virtual tasks.

Your responsibilities may include



  • Conducting research, summarizing legislation, tracking current events, and writing policy briefs


  • Watching government and community webinars and hearings, synthesizing keypointsand circulating notesinternally


  • Assistingteam members during conferences and meetings, includingtrackingand summarizing of 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



You will leave this internship with effective communications, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, research, and writing skills; and increased knowledge of and experience with corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

What we offer you

Fully remote internship - we ship you the equipment you need to enjoyworkfrom the comfort of home.

Compensation:

Hourly Range: $22.00-25.00

Required education, experience,and skills:



  • A rising junior or senior student seeking a degree from an accredited higher education program


  • Demonstrated interest in public policy, government relations, community relations, corporateresponsibilityor public affairs


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


  • 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



Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and mustmaintainauthorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:



  • Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."


  • Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.


  • Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.



When applying to jobs atSymetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will berequired(after theinitialphone screen) to be on video for all interviews.Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently,e.g.through use of a false identity.

Failure tocomply withverification procedures may result in:



  • Disqualification from the recruitment process


  • Withdrawal of a job offer


  • Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civilremedies, iffraud is discovered



We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we embrace and celebrate diverse experiences,identitiesand perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and creates a stronger, more innovative company. Learn more here.

In a complex industry, we strive for clarity.

Symetra is a dynamic and growing financial services company with 60 years of experience and customers nationwide. In our daily work delivering retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance products,we'reguided by the principles of VALUE, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY. That means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly andhonestlyso people understand whatthey'regetting, and we build products that stand the test of time. We work hard and do what's right for our customers, communities, and employees. Join our team andshare inour success as we work toward becoming the next national player in our industry.

For more information about our careers visit www.symetra.com/careers.

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