Ameritas is looking for a Marketing Intern - Community Relations to drive the business by assisting the team in the development, production and implementation of the Company's corporate relations both internally and externally. This intern will ensure the Company's brand is properly and consistently represented through community partnerships.
At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.
This internship will begin in May 2027. This is a hybrid role in Lincoln, NE working partially in-office and partially from home.
What you do
- Process and track donation budgets
- Connect and collaborate with local nonprofit organizations and their staff
- Assist with community sponsorship messaging, tracking, research and planning
- Manage community relations databases using Ameritas’ digital platform
- Provide support in writing internal and external communications
- Other projects as assigned
What you bring
- Must be enrolled in a college program at least half-time as defined by your institution for the entire duration of the internship studying Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality or another related field.
- Ability to commit to a 12-month internship working full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year.
- Full-time hours: 30-40 hours per week
- Part-time hours: 15-20 hours per week
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt to change, build strong relationships, and take initiative
- Interest in event planning, design, and administrative work
- Sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What we offer
- Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future
- Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers
- We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.
This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.
Skills Required
- Must be enrolled at least half-time in a college program for the entire internship
- Must be studying Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field
- Must commit to a 12-month internship
- Must work 30–40 hours per week full-time during summer and 15–20 hours per week part-time during the school year
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt to change, build relationships, and take initiative
- Interest in event planning, design, and administrative work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- Must not be temporarily authorized to work in the United States
Ameritas Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ameritas and has not been reviewed or approved by Ameritas.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage—especially dental and vision—is portrayed as robust, with broad in‑network access and plan features that can increase value when providers participate. Options like lifetime deductible designs and an expanded PPO footprint are highlighted as meaningful advantages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, personal time (e.g., “Thrive days”), and employer‑provided volunteer time create multiple avenues for time away from work. Flexibility around time and location is emphasized as part of the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, plus backup child, elder, and pet care illustrate comprehensive family support. These elements are positioned as standout components of the offering.
Ameritas Insights
What We Do
You may know Ameritas as an insurance, employee benefits and financial services company, but we’re in the business of fulfilling life. What’s fulfilling life? It’s helping people like you plan for the future and protect what you cherish most. It’s getting the most out of life — even at work. It’s making a difference. This kind of work can be gratifying, and it could be right for you.
