2026 New York Life Direct Summer Internship Program Business, Employee & Workplace
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:93262
Location Designation:Hybrid - 3 days per week
Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities mentorship programs and fun social events. By the end of your internship youll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.
Role Overview:
New York Life Directs Business Employee & Workplace (BEW) team plays a critical role in enabling an effective engaging and scalable employee experience that supports overall business performance. The team focuses on the people processes and workplace practices that allow employees to do their best work while driving operational efficiency in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment.
Beginning in June and ending in August this 10-week summer internship provides hands-on exposure and real-world experience supporting employee engagement learning and development workplace initiatives and operational improvement efforts within NYL Direct. Interns will work closely with BEW team members and cross-functional partners to support programs and initiatives that directly impact employee experience and business outcomes. This hybrid role includes in-office collaboration and offers meaningful interaction with senior leaders business partners and fellow interns.
What Youll Do:
As a Business Employee & Workplace Intern you will be fully integrated into the teams day-to-day operations and contribute to initiatives that support employee experience workforce effectiveness and operational excellence. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to how a large organization supports its employees behind the scenes.
During the summer you will:
Participate in team meetings and cross-functional discussions to gain exposure to business operations and employee-focused initiatives
Assist in planning and executing a live employee development experience including logistics coordination and communications
Support the planning and execution of an employee recognition event tied to the annual internal fundraising campaign including budget tracking and event communications
Analyze data to support insights reporting and recommendations that inform decision-making
Assist with ad hoc projects and requests as business needs arise
Contribute to special projects and a final internship presentation
Participate in professional development workshops networking events and fireside chats with senior leaders
What Youll Bring:
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with team members and stakeholders
Analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and identify insights
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Curiosity initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
Interest in employee experience learning and development or workplace operations
Required Skills:
- Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Human Resources Communications Psychology or a related field at an accredited 4-year college or university
Demonstrated leadership or meaningful involvement in campus athletic or community activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Teams Forms PowerPoint)
Experience using tools such as Canva or similar platforms to create visual or presentation materials
Ability to support basic budget tracking and coordination for events or initiatives
Work Authorization
To be eligible for this program you must be authorized to work in the do not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program.
This program is not available to individuals working under OPT or CPT.
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Pay Transparency
Salary Range:$25/hr
Overtime eligible:Nonexempt
Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes
Sales bonus eligible:No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individuals experience skills qualifications and job location. Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary addition to base salary employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Diversity Promise
We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.
Recognized as one of Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism supported by the proud that due to our mutuality we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life please visit the Careers page of .
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
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