At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.
**This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from the Des Moines metro**
What to Expect: Our team plans to begin interviewing candidates on October 1. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed throughout the recruiting process, though interested students are encouraged to apply early for consideration.
Essential Functions:
Summer full-time paid internship working alongside the Community Involvement Manager and Community Involvement Coordinator within the Marketing & Communications department
Assists with EMC-sponsored community events as needed, including coordinating details with partner organizations, drafting communications, securing event materials, etc.
Maintains current list of volunteer opportunities for EMC team members, coordinates group volunteer activities as needed and drafts communications to promote Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit
Supports EMC’s annual Community workplace giving campaign by collaborating with the Community committee to plan and execute engaging virtual and in-person activities, and developing a comprehensive communications plan
Supports the larger Marketing & Communications department by performing other work as assigned, including project coordination, copywriting and proofreading
Education & Experience:
Major in Communications, Public Relations or related field
Completion of junior year
Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Related course work required
Experience coordinating large projects or events preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical ability
Strong organizational skills
Sound decision-making and problem-solving
Attention to detail
Good personal computer knowledge
Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
Skills Required
- Major in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
- Completion of junior year
- Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Related coursework
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical ability
- Strong organizational skills
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Good personal computer knowledge
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience coordinating large projects or events
What We Do
EMC Insurance Companies is among the top 60 insurance organizations in the country based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,500 employees. The company was organized in 1911 to write workers’ compensation protection in Iowa. Today, EMC provides property and casualty insurance products and services throughout the United States and writes reinsurance contracts worldwide. Operating under the trade name EMC Insurance Companies, Employers Mutual Casualty Company and one or more of its affiliated companies is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
