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2025 Guardian Summer Intern, Sales Trainee

Our 2025 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 Monday, June 2, 2025- Friday, August 8, 2025.

We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. The application window will close on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, at 11:59PM ET or when role(s) have been filled, whichever comes first.

You are:

A rising senior (graduation date of December 2025- June 2026) 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

• Newport Beach, CA

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 team 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

• Be a self-starter – someone who enjoys "rolling up their sleeves and getting
  things done", has high energy, strong work ethic, displays the ability to work
  independently, and is creative

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, and 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 10 weeks of the internship program.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to email Guardian_Campus@glic.com.

Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

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.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com.