2026 Guardian Summer Intern, Sales Trainee

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20-35 Hourly
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role

2026 Guardian Summer Intern, Sales Trainee

Our 2026 Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience where you will be immersed in the daily environment of a thriving global financial services company.  You will gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments, in addition to engaging in projects that directly affect our business, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network with employees and interns across our offices. This 10-week internship provides you with realistic experiences and information of what it is like to work at Guardian.

Internship Dates:

The internship program will run from Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026.

You are:

A rising senior (graduation date of May 2027) who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment.

Location (housing is not provided):

  • Plano/Dallas, TX

You have:

  • An interest in learning more about Sales and how different parts of the organization work together to achieve positive outcomes
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong ability to influence and persuade through a variety of communication methods
  • A desire to learn and continuously improve
  • A competitive drive and are motivated by winning
  • A likeable personality, are personable, and are confident in building new relationships
  • The ability to efficiently manage your time and can balance multiple tasks
  • The ability to thrive in a team environment and are not afraid to always ask questions

You will:

  • Have direct exposure to working with our sales teams including being out on sales calls with veteran sales representatives
  • Have meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way
  • Work in a dynamic, modern work environment that promotes collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent
  • Have the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors, and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional career
  • Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offerings
  • Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business
  • Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and other information

We offer:

  • Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way
  • Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent
  • Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do
  • Social responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
  • You must be available for the full program dates of the internship program.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to email [email protected].

Salary Range:

$20-$35 per hour

Salary Range:

$20.00 - $35.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Guardian Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guardian Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Guardian Life.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave appears unusually expansive, including unlimited paid time off for most roles plus additional time for volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, and personal holidays. Paid parental leave is repeatedly positioned as a standout element of the overall package.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, second opinions, and multiple supplemental insurance options. Mental-health support is also emphasized through dedicated services and platforms.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Lifestyle-oriented benefits extend beyond core insurance, including fitness membership and equipment reimbursement and access to caregiving support resources. These offerings reinforce a whole-person approach that can increase perceived total rewards value.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
8,709 Employees
Year Founded: 1860

What We Do

Who we are Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence. Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues and are building a progressive, innovative and inclusive culture. We uplift individuals and communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs. What we stand for In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve. Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future. Disclosures: Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors. Guardian® is a registered trademark of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. © Copyright 2023 The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America 2023-156184 Exp. 5/25

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