Benefits Intern

Join Skookum and make a difference! Skookum is:

• A national leader in Disability and Veteran employment

• A growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs operating in 13 states with over 1,300 employees

• Dedicated to providing next-level customer service to our federal and commercial customers

• Committed to employee support and development through a number of innovative programs, including career planning and tuition assistance

Our Bremerton, WA Home Office supports our nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational, information systems, communications, quality, safety, and training.

Location: Bremerton, Washington (Hybrid)

Type: Temporary, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, 10 weeks, flexible internship start and end date, approximately May-September 2025

The Benefits Department Intern will work closely with the Benefits, Workers Compensation, and Safety teams to create a cohesive work atmosphere. They will assist with various projects and provide administrative support as requested.

• Attend and assist with New Hire Orientations

• Create, update, and re-organize benefit and wellness related materials

• Collaborate with Communications Team to create and send appropriate correspondence and materials for wellness and benefits related events

• Manage mail projects including but not limited to print materials and prepare them for mail out, organize and create packets for future mailouts

• Work within Canva to create materials including but not limited to flyers, enrollment guides, meeting memos, and trifolds for dissemination to all sites

• Maintain benefits document filing cabinet, to ensure accessibility, organization, and appropriate stock levels of materials (enrollment packets, separation packets, 401K materials, etc.)

• Complete actions in Workday including but not limited to entering new hire documents and non-sensitive forms, upload documents, and enter information as needed

• Reach out to employees via phone for tasks like address updates, scheduling appointments with administrators, etc.

• Assist with Benefits training program development to include testing current procedures for ease of understanding

• Assist with high level projects and group brainstorming

• Create or update internal training presentations

• Process workers compensation folders including label the folder, print all workers compensation documents (doctors notes, injury worksheet, etc.) for physical file, and other tasks as needed

• Scan incoming mail and email to Benefits and Workers Compensation Groups and save to electronic files

• Maintain a professional and positive attitude

• Work on a collaborative intern cohort team project

• Attend intern team meetings and trainings

• All other duties as assigned

You'd make an excellent Benefits Intern if you:

• Consider yourself a people person.

• Love working on collaborative teams.

• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.

• Take pride in your work.

• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

Benefits of a Temporary Benefits Intern include:

• Dependent on position, flexible start and end times and combination of remote and in-person schedules

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Paid holidays on a pro-rata basis

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Engaging wellness program including an on-site gym

Summary of Experience for the Skookum Benefits Intern:

• Preferably in the process of obtaining a BA/BS in Human Resources or a closely related field.

• A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

• Computer data management and word processing skills.

• Ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality, time management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance.

• Present yourself with a positive and professional attitude.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application.

Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@skookum.org.