[Hiring] Producer Services Intern @The Standard

Role Description

The internship position within the Producer Services department of The Standard involves a wide range of duties and activities. The goal of an internship is to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world situations, as well as gain the skills and experience that is necessary to prepare the student for a successful career in business and related fields.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Analyze operational processes to identify pain points, root causes, and opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall producer experience.
• Support business transformation initiatives by documenting workflows, gathering requirements, evaluating data quality, and recommending practical solutions to recurring challenges.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of procedures, training materials, SharePoint content, and knowledge resources to promote consistency and scalability.
• Leverage Microsoft 365, reporting tools, automation, and AI-enabled technologies to streamline processes and improve operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Producer Services leaders and cross-functional partners to address operational, compliance, compensation, data, and technology-related business needs.
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement efforts that help Producer Services become more proactive, data-driven, workflow-enabled, and easier to do business with.

During the duration of the internship, the candidate will be assigned to one manager to oversee their day-to-day work; however, there may be opportunities to work with several different teams in the division. The work will be conducted in an all-virtual remote environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students for the duration of the internship.
• Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and students pursuing advanced degrees are welcome to apply.
• Sponsorship is not available for this internship opportunity.
• Preferred majors in Business, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills as demonstrated by previous work experience, and/or course of study.
• Experience working with MS Office suite including Excel, Teams, Outlook. Experience in AI tools preferred.

Benefits

• Up to three days of paid time off, plus paid holidays.
• Scheduled events to network with your team and interns across the company (e.g., Coffee with the CEO, careers workshop, etc.).
• Interns are provided with all necessary equipment (i.e., laptop, monitor) needed to work from home and will attend the company’s virtual First Day Orientation to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Winning together: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders within the organization. Team-oriented and takes a collaborative approach to enhance subject matter expertise while contributing to project success.
• Improvement Mindset: Continuous learner - actively seeks out learning opportunities and demonstrates curiosity regarding the story behind the numbers. Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset to help drive results.
• Adaptability: Utilizes creative problem-solving techniques to address new circumstances and presents ideas for solutions. Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength, and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• Real-world experiences and meaningful projects that support your career goals provided by a supportive and responsive management team eager to help with skills development.
• Opportunities to build relationships and broaden industry knowledge through virtual networking with leaders and team members across the company.
• Three days of paid time off and paid company holidays during your internship period.
• A virtual first day orientation and the equipment necessary (e.g., laptop, monitors, headset) for a successful internship experience.