2025 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (Paid)
Job Description
The Patrons Oxford Internship Program offers undergraduate college students an opportunity to gain exposure to the inner workings of the Insurance Industry. Students selected for the program will participate in our comprehensive hybrid rotation program where they will receive training and develop their skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced professionals at Patrons Oxford.
The purpose of the program is to provide an introduction to Property & Casualty Insurance with a central focus on underwriting and claims.
About Patrons Oxford Insurance
Our mission is to responsibly strengthen our business, our people, and our impact. We are a Maine company with stable roots going back to 1877. Come join our Patrons Oxford team in our brand new award-winning, environmentally responsible building in Portland. Our facility boasts solar panels, a fitness center, sit stand desks, outdoor walking and running trails that connect to our building, free parking, and convenient location right off the interstate. In office and remote work required.
Our Summer Internship will offer you:
- Rotations in our different departments such as Accounting, Marketing, Claims, and Underwriting.
- On the job training
- Real work exposure
- Professional development
- Mentoring & guidance
Eligibility & Program Details:
- College Students in an undergraduate program who are rising juniors or seniors are invited to apply
- Approximate Program Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (tentative)
- Length of the Program: 9 weeks
- Full-Time Paid Experience (37.5 hours per week) / No credits offered
- Internship will follow a hybrid work schedule, at least three days per week in the office
- Office Location: 97 Technology Park Drive Portland, ME 04102
- Application Deadline for the Summer Program is Friday, February 7th, 2025
- Interviews begin in January/February
- This position requires the student to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Are you a good fit for the Summer Internship Program?
To be considered for the Summer Program at Patrons Oxford, the candidate will have the following qualifications:
- All majors welcome
- Minimum GPA of 3.2
- Interested and enthusiastic in learning about the Insurance Industry
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Dedicated: Committed to a task or purpose with loyalty and integrity
- Goal and Delivery Focused: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
What You Need to Apply
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast- paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
- Cover Letter (expressing interest in Patrons Oxford & the insurance industry)
- Professional Resume