Sales and Service Intern - Sylvia Garrett Agency

Job Description

OIA is helping to coordinate the internship program on behalf of our member agencies. Interns will be interviewed, selected, paid and employed by the respective agency. The HR policies and guidelines of the agency will apply to the internship. The pay range will be $17 to $18/hr depending on experience and location. Students who successfully complete the internship will also receive a $500 scholarship from the OIA Foundation.

This internship is with the Sylvia Garrett & Associates Agency in Columbus. Learn more about the agency on their website:

Benefits

Hourly Base Salary Based on Experience

Hands on Training

Responsibilities

1. Gain practical experience in the insurance industry, learning about different insurance products, their applications and the overall insurance landscape..

2.Work specifically with our commercial producers in the development of skills to increase the pipeline for our construction and women owned businesses. Learning how to write COIs and Bonds for like businesses.

3.Learning processes and methods specific to the agency, specifically our commercial and personal lines intake forms.

Requirements

The agency is seeking a student interested in exploring an insurance agency career

post-graduation. The ideal candidate will have a sincere interest in exploring a sales and/or

service career with an independent agency.

Key competencies include personal initiative, active learner, communication, relationship building, customer service, attention to detail and sales. Agencies are looking to turn internships into full time job offers post-graduation. Extended part time work opportunities may also exist post internship.

Full-time