Ameritas Internships:
Real-world experience for students

Start your career with us

The Ameritas internship program is designed to provide meaningful work experience, exposure to the financial services industry and opportunities to build professional skills.

Our internships allow students to contribute to real projects, work alongside experienced professionals and continue developing throughout the academic year.

How the Ameritas internship program works

Internships are designed for undergraduate and graduate students.

  • One-year experience: Gain meaningful experience over an extended period of time.
  • Part-time during the school year: Balance work experience with your academic schedule.
  • Real business projects: Contribute to work that supports actual business objectives.
  • Explore new opportunities: After completing an internship, you may apply for other internship opportunities that align with your interests.

What does Ameritas do?

Ameritas provides insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans and financial services to individuals, families and businesses across the country. Interns gain exposure to different areas of the business and see how their work contributes to the people and organizations Ameritas serves.

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What you’ll gain

A career is about more than the work you do each day. It’s also about the people you meet, the opportunities you have to learn and the impact you can make.

Build experience that extends beyond the classroom.

  • Hands-on meaningful work experience.
  • Contribute to impactful projects that align with business goals.
  • Gain firsthand experience navigating a professional environment.
Learn from professionals invested in your growth.

  • An assigned mentor throughout your internship, with access to additional mentorship across the enterprise.
  • Regular feedback and guidance from managers and team members.
  • Learn workplace expectations, collaboration and communication norms.
Invest in your personal and professional growth.

  • Communication and presentation workshops teach corporate communication skills.
  • Attend lunch and learns to hear from Ameritas leaders about their personal and professional journeys.
  • Learn how to present yourself professionally and build meaningful workplace connections.
Make connections across the organization.

  • Attend informal, casual events to connect with peers.
  • Ongoing engagement with leadership and networking with managers.
  • Social outings encourage team bonding and relationship building outside of work.
  • National Intern Day is dedicated to celebrating interns and their contributions.
Support causes that matter in the communities where we live and work.

  • Participate in volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
  • Join fellow interns and employees in community service activities.
  • Help support local organizations through hands-on involvement.
  • See how community engagement is woven into the Ameritas culture.

Ready to start your internship journey?

Join a program designed to help you build experience, expand your network and make an impact from day one.

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Questions about the program? Contact our recruiting team below.

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