Fall Benefits Counselor Apprenticeship

Fall 2026 Benefits Counselor Apprenticeship

Upper Room Solutions, LLC is seeking motivated students and emerging professionals for our Fall 2026 Benefits Counselor Apprenticeship.

This is a sales-focused employee benefits role. Benefits Counselors meet with employees from existing client groups, explain available benefit options, identify coverage needs, and complete benefit enrollments.

This position focuses on enrolling employees in benefits. It does not require employer prospecting or cold calling for new clients.

The program begins in Fall 2026 but is not limited to one semester. Successful apprentices may continue with Upper Room Solutions beyond the fall as they develop their knowledge, confidence, and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled virtual or in-person employee enrollment meetings

Explain benefit options in clear, easy-to-understand language

Ask questions to identify employee and family coverage needs

Help employees select appropriate benefit options

Complete benefit elections accurately

Review employee information and enrollment details

Answer general questions about coverage, costs, and enrollment

Maintain confidentiality when handling employee information

Follow enrollment, compliance, and documentation procedures

Participate in training, coaching, and team meetings

What You Will Learn

Employee benefit enrollment

Consultative sales

Insurance and benefit terminology

Professional communication

Needs-based benefit recommendations

Enrollment technology

Client service

Compliance and confidentiality practices

Professional Licensing

Selected apprentices will be required to obtain an Accident, Health, and Life Insurance License before conducting licensed enrollment activities.

Upper Room Solutions provides study materials and exam-preparation resources at no cost. Apprentices are responsible for the cost of the licensing exam and required background check.

The license belongs to the apprentice and may remain with them after leaving Upper Room Solutions, provided state renewal and continuing-education requirements are maintained.

Schedule

Flexible, part-time schedule

Scheduled around client enrollment meetings

Some weekday business-hour availability if available

May continue beyond the fall semester

No predetermined end date

Virtual and remote opportunities may be available

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, coachable, comfortable speaking one-on-one with employees, able to explain information clearly, organized, detail-oriented, and interested in employee benefits, insurance, sales, human resources, healthcare administration, or client service.