Information Technology Summer Internships - Hartford, CT (Hybrid)

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Our Business

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years.Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Working at Selective

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely - we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs. Employees receive comprehensive total rewards packages - including competitive compensation and performance awards, health benefits, and retirement savings - and professional development opportunities and flexible schedules to support their health, wealth, and well-being.

Join our team and help make a difference.

Job Description

Are you a motivated, self-directed individual looking to make a real impact? Join Selective's Information Technology department as a summer intern and work on essential teams like Application Delivery, Customer Experience, Cybersecurity, and Information Management. At Selective, IT is crucial for optimizing operations, enhancing customer service, and securing data, making it an exciting field for computer science students eager to apply their skills in a dynamic industry. You'll work directly with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on, relevant experience that will set you up for the future. As a summer intern, you will work directly with experienced professionals to gain hands-on, relevant experience. Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of our Hartford, CT location.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support application solutions, providing production support and managing application operations;
• Monitor and manage IT infrastructure, including tools, databases, and end-user computing services;
• Or actively manage and monitor cybersecurity tools and systems, identifying and escalating security risks.
• Ensure adherence to IT standards and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and communicate clearly to support business processes and resolve issues.
• Work cross-functionally with peers and leaders to complete an Action Learning Project.

Job Qualifications

• Must be a current college student majoring in Computer Science or a related field to qualify (rising juniors and seniors, preferred).
• Be someone who takes ownership over work, has the ability to self-motivate and executes on delegated tasks.
• Demonstrates an interest in learning about the insurance industry.
• College credit can be earned depending on your institution's requirements.

Interns are paid hourly and compensation starts at $22.00 per hour.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.

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