Farmers Insurance – Project Management Intern – Business Resiliency & IT Governance – Westchester County, NY – New York City, NY

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Job title: Project Management Intern - Business Resiliency & IT Governance
Company: Farmers Insurance
Job description: We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials. We are a passionate, award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn't just our business - it's our culture! We are Farmers!

Do you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy the challenge of a position where no two days are alike? We are looking for positive, high-energy professionals who are not just looking for a job, but a meaningful career!

Job Summary

We're looking for innovative, passionate, and hard-working candidates to join our internship program for 2023!

What You'll Do as an Intern

You will develop significant and highly valuable project management skills as well as soft skills through the course of your internship. This is an opportunity to work alongside accomplished professionals and gain valuable skills for your future. Additionally, you will learn about the Business Resiliency program which is essential to any business. It's been proven to be very valuable for any industry especially after the disruptions, alterations, and major changes resulting from the pandemic. You will expand your knowledge and experience on Business Resiliency and other IT Governance related programs through project work, job shadowing, hands on work experience, and exposure to Farmers leadership teams.

  • Provide project management support to various programs such as Business Resiliency, Vendor Risk Management, IT Compliance, IT Audit, Insights, & Efficiency
  • Prepare and assist with documentation. Assist with tasks such as data collection, data clean up and analysis, preparing reports and PowerPoint presentations as needed
  • Provide support in overseeing and managing schedules; ensuring that weekly project statuses are received from team members
  • Ensure quality, timely submission of all project deliverables and monitor project progress and help in adjustments
  • Organize and schedule team meetings
What You Bring
  • Currently enrolled and pursuing a BA Degree or Master's Degree program with an accredited college
  • A passion for learning and development
  • Experience, knowledge or an interest in Project Management and / or IT Governance
  • Self-motivated, an excellent problem solver and a quick learner
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
  • Colorado Only: The pay range for this job being performed in Colorado would be (undergraduate) 22.50 - 23.50 an hour and (graduate) 29.00 - 30.00 an hour.
  • New York City, NY/Westchester County, NY Only: The pay range for this job being performed in NYC or Westchester County, NY would be (undergraduate) 22.50 an hour and (graduate) 32.00 an hour.
  • Paid Time Off
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on
Job Location(s): R_US - RW - Remote Work

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Location: Westchester County, NY - New York City, NY

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