Summer 2024 Jacksonville Sales Internship - Hylant

Why Hylant?

At Hylant, we’re not just another insurance company – we’re a vibrant community of problem-solvers, forward-thinkers, and have a culture centered around relationships and work-life balance. We’re not like many of our competitors where you feel like another number. Family-owned and operated by the Hylant family for over 85 years and privately held, we have the flexibility to adapt to the market quickly to continue business growth initiatives in a way that keeps our vision, mission, and culture at the center of what we do.

The Hylant Summer Internship Program

Hylant summer interns will have the opportunity to…

• Gain meaningful work experience, participating in projects and work that impact our business on a deep level.
• Participate in summer-long professional development courses to help you discover your full-potential and hone your soft skill sets.
• Network with all levels of colleagues including executive leadership team members in both formal and informal settings. Build your personal brand and expand your reach in the insurance industry!
• Be exposed to the risk management industry. All interns will go through a six-week “Intern Summer School” where you’ll learn the lingo, common business practices, and how insurance works. Those at junior or senior standing who complete their internship successfully will be eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship!
• Work collaboratively with a team, mentored by Hylant leaders, all summer long! The Summer Capstone Project provides you with the opportunity to research and propose solutions to the Hylant executive leadership team for real business questions facing Hylant today.
• Experience a professional environment and award-winning culture. Hylant has been rated a Best Place to Work in Insurance for 15 years straight! Experience office culture, a fun and dynamic environment, and a place where you can set goals, be mentored, learn, grow and thrive.
• Meet clients, carriers and vendors. Many internships offered at Hylant will afford you the opportunity to meet clients or carriers, shadow calls, or even visit on-site!
• Visit our headquarters in Toledo, Ohio! All interns are invited to visit Hylant HQ in Toledo, OH for a two-day meet and greet. Build relationships, hear from experienced colleagues, work together on your Capstones, see Toledo, and most importantly, have FUN!

Do YOU have what it takes?

To qualify for this opportunity candidates should...

• Be in junior, senior, or graduate student standing at an accredited college or university. While not required, this is strongly preferred. Hylant will also accept applications of students who have graduated and earned a college degree within the past seven months.
• Maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Have the ability to work from one of our office locations nationwide.
• Have the ability to work from May 20-August 16, 2024. Some flexibility may be offered.
• Have interest in a career in insurance.
• Be involved in extracurricular activities or have a part-time job. While not required, we highly recommend getting involved!
• Major in Risk Management and Insurance, Sales, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Information Technology, Business, Human Resources, or Communications. While not required, some background in these industries will help!
• Be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Hylant is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, Veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Hylant participates in E-Verify.

*Hylant is unable to provide H-1B visa sponsorship at this time.