People Operations Intern

People Operations Intern

GradGuard’s People Operations team supports the overall team on key initiatives and we’re looking for a People Operations Intern to join us. In this role, you will work closely with our team and senior leadership at the company on tasks associated with our facilities and events, internal communications on people-related projects, and more. You’ll enjoy this opportunity if you’re looking to gain experience in the People Operations field, experience a fast-paced work environment, and are comfortable with ambiguity.

This opportunity is based at our Phoenix, AZ office and would be in-office Monday through Thursday (30-35 hours per week). Anticipated dates for the internship are May 19, 2025 - August 28, 2025.

What you’ll learn and examples of the projects you’ll partner with our team on:

• Collaborate with our People Operations Partner on HRIS management.
• Assist with keynote presentations to help deliver concise and important updates to employees across the company for our monthly Town Hall meetings.
• Partner with us on all aspects of our employee onboarding program from start to finish.
• Internally at GradGuard we have a “Student Council” that helps with organizing meaningful activities and events for employees. We’d get you involved in assisting with executing some tasks associated with these activities.
• Collaborate with GradGuard employees across the company with coordinating Lunch and Learns.
• Content creation for Linkedin.
• We’ll work with you to gain a basic understanding of employee benefit programs and working on internal communications regarding our programs.
• We’re ordering lunches each Monday for the office, helping with keeping stocked up on snacks, drinks, company swag as well as office supplies. We’ll look for your help with keeping up with all of this.
• Our People Operations team has a lot more that we’re working on, so we’ll get you involved with several other projects as they come up.

Our ideal intern candidate has the following qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in organizational development, human resources, or a related field.
• Proficient with Google Suite and Keynote.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proactive approach to solving problems.
• Previous People Operations Internship experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask. 
• Willingness to work from GradGuard’s office at least 4 days per week.

Beyond a fulfilling and challenging internship, you’ll get:

• A competitive hourly wage.
• Free lunch on Mondays.
• Ability to collaborate with seasoned People Operations professionals as well as gaining experience at a growing startup that’s making a positive impact.

Not familiar with GradGuard?

GradGuard's pioneering tuition and renters insurance programs protect more than 300,000 active customers, making the business the largest provider of P&C insurance to college students nationwide. GradGuard's innovative protections are embedded within the enrollment processes of the largest and most prestigious universities in the United States, ensuring their students have access to the most relevant and affordable protections for what is often the second-largest investment in a family's lives.

Since 2009, GradGuard has protected more than 1.7 million students at more than 1,900 unique institutions, making it an authority on protecting students and their families from the modern risks of college life.

We provide exceptional service and support, making it possible for more students and families to affordably protect their higher education investment. We prioritize personalization and innovation to enhance member experiences.

Those that succeed at our company:

• Make it happen by turning challenges into opportunities.
• Do the right thing even when it’s difficult.
• Demand excellence from yourself and others.
• Learn for life and stay curious.
• Enjoy the journey, not just the results.

The above just so happen to be our core values. These values are at the heart of our mission to educate and protect students from the risks of college life, empowering us to create meaningful experiences and make a positive impact.
 

GradGuard is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.