SUMMARY:

Do you love innovation? Are you interested in doing interesting innovation research and delivering presentations? If so, then this might be an awesome internship opportunity for you!

Check out the Internships at Emergent Holdings video to learn more.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Prepares and delivers innovation presentation(s) on assigned topic(s).
• Conducts innovation research and interacts with potential vendors.
• Attends unit, departmental, and corporate meetings as assigned.
• Shows learning and both personal and professional growth and understanding of responsibilities.
• Gains an understanding of how Innovation team runs, how company runs and how Workers Compensation Insurance works.
• Shows punctuality, professionalism, and a positive attitude when completing assignments.
• Manages multiple deadlines.
• Completes miscellaneous assignments as assigned.
• Uses company software applications to complete assignments.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Responds to internal and external customer inquiries.
• This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have status as a sophomore, junior or senior as of the end of the spring term (or be enrolled in an applicable graduate program).
• Hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better as of the most recent grading period.
• Be able to work full-time during normal business hours for this summer.
• Be available to begin employment between mid-May and mid-June.

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE: Currently enrolled and active in any educational degree program. Preference will be given to those individuals currently enrolled in and majoring in one of the following degree programs: Insurance, business, information systems, computer science, or related program.

EXPERIENCE: With proper education credentials no experience necessary. Previous work experience preferred.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of computers and company standard software; Internet research experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to conduct research on ideas, opportunities and vendors
• Ability to proofread documents for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to comprehend consequences of various situations and make appropriate individuals aware of same for decision making.
• Ability to exchange information clearly and concisely and to present ideas, report facts and other information.
• Ability to establish work flows, manage multiple projects and meet necessary deadlines while maintaining composure during stressful situations occurring as a result of workloads and/or deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards.
• The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimal skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this position description. The qualifications should not be viewed as absolute standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered with other position-related criteria.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.