Marketing & Communications Intern

Company:

Description:

Company Overview:

Marsh & McLennan Insurance Agency LLC (MMA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh, serving the risk prevention and insurance needs of middle market companies in the United States. MMA is the 9th largest insurance broker in the United States with annualized revenues of approximately 1.5 billion.

Position Profile and Summary:

The internship is a full time position lasting approximately mid-June through the beginning of August (8 weeks). Interns are under close supervision and performance is monitored to determine qualification for advancement as opportunities arise.

The Marsh & McLennan Agency intern program is designed to prepare individuals to progress into service roles and builds the skills and knowledge needed to do so by working closely with our client service and sales teams. Interns will build the product knowledge needed to successfully step into the role of a Marketing/Communications Associate upon graduation. Interns work in a variety of situations, at times working as members of a team and other times working alone on an assignment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Individual duties and projects are assigned and rotated to develop familiarity with the department, its functions, and colleagues.

• Rotate through practice groups/teams shadowing individuals to learn about that team’s clients and industry.
• Participate in processing work in a limited capacity based on the needs of the team.
• Attend training sessions on the different departments within MMA
• Provide support to internal clients through daily service activities.
• Assist with or manage any special project that may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Undergraduate within 1-2 years of graduation, working toward a Bachelor’s degree preferably in a business related field or Communication, and with a competitive academic standing.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications (primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to operate standard office equipment is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with prospective internal associates.
• Results oriented with demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and present results neatly, with clarity and precision in oral and written form.
• Ability to work semi-autonomously in a fast paced environment.
• Professional experience in marketing, event planning, publications or graphic design environment preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to use computer keyboard and sit in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Occasional travel to client sites within driving distance of the workplace.

The applicable hourly rate range for this role is $20. The hourly rate offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Marsh & McLennan Agency offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including: health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, domestic partnership benefits, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: http://marshmma.com/careers.

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