Project Management Office Intern – Summer 2026

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Role Summary

As a Summer Project Management Intern at National Life Group, you will play a vital role in supporting our Project Management Office (PMO) team to ensure smooth and effective project delivery. This hands-on role provides a unique opportunity to work on strategic projects, build your project management skills, and gain valuable industry knowledge in the insurance field. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, helping to track project progress, analyze data, and support communication efforts across departments.

This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Support: Assist project managers with planning, executing, and closing projects, including managing project schedules, timelines, and resources.
• Documentation: Help maintain project documentation, such as status reports, meeting minutes, and task lists to ensure clear communication and up-to-date project tracking.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile and analyze project data to create reports that assess project progress, risks, and overall performance. Present insights and recommendations for improvements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Work with internal teams to gather project updates, support in preparing presentations, and assist with stakeholder communication on project status and milestones.
• Risk Management: Support risk identification and mitigation processes, including tracking risks, documenting issues, and updating risk logs as needed.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at optimizing project management processes and workflows within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• A rising senior currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Insurance, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying solutions.
• Enthusiastic about learning, with a genuine interest in project management and the insurance industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with project management tools like Asana, JIRA, or MS Project is a plus.

Program Highlights

• 10-week paid internship with formal orientation and onboarding
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
• Presentation skills coaching sessions
• Learning opportunities throughout program
• Access to mentors (former program participants)

Base Pay Range. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

Hourly Pay Range$19—$28 USD

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.

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