Information Technology Summer Internships - Hartford, CT (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Connecticut, Hartford
90 State House Square (Show on map)
Dec 18, 2024
About Us At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness. 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. 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. Overview Calling all college students! Planning to intern during the summer of 2025? Kick-off your career at Selective Insurance by joining our award-winning This is an 11-week, full-time experience that offers a sneak peek how I.T. intersects with insurance. Level up your skills and knowledge by diving into your department of choice. Throughout the program, you'll get a feel for the corporate environment with on-the-job assignments, team projects, exposure to senior leadership & executives, and even a community volunteer day. All of this and more will help you build meaningful relationships throughout the organization. So, what are you waiting for? Come and make summer 2025 one to remember with Selective! 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. 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. Qualifications Knowledge and Requirements 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. Education and Experience High School Diploma required. Ideal internship candidates will be full-time undergraduate college Juniors or Seniors, with the ability to perform at a professional level. Total Rewards Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs. Pay Range USD $22.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr. Additional Information 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.