What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy?
Description
GKG Internship | Real Work. Real Experience. No Coffee Runs.
If you’re looking for an internship where you actually do something that matters — keep reading.
At Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy (GKG), interns don’t sit on the sidelines. You’ll jump into real projects, work with real clients, and build skills that actually belong on a résumé.
This is not busywork. This is a launchpad.
What You’ll Be Doing
Equal Opportunity Statement
GKG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Requirements
Qualification Standards
To be successful at GKG, team members must possess our CORE VALUES:
GKG Internship | Real Work. Real Experience. No Coffee Runs.
If you’re looking for an internship where you actually do something that matters — keep reading.
At Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy (GKG), interns don’t sit on the sidelines. You’ll jump into real projects, work with real clients, and build skills that actually belong on a résumé.
This is not busywork. This is a launchpad.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Owning real projects (80–90% of your time — yes, really)
- Supporting account management and cross-functional teams
- Researching, analyzing data, and sharing insights with leadership
- Creating internal and client-facing materials
- Shadowing and learning from multiple departments
- Hands-on experience you can actually talk about in interviews
- Mentorship from people who want to teach — not just delegate
- Exposure to how a successful business really operates
- Resume LinkedIn development built into the experience
- A serious shot at a full-time role after graduation
- Undergraduate students and post-grad / recent grads
- Self-starters who like figuring things out
- Curious, motivated humans who want to grow fast
- Team players who don’t need micromanaging
- Voted #1 Best Place to Work in NYS (yes, even beating Manhattan)
- A culture that’s far from ordinary® — ideas welcome, growth expected
- 120 years strong and still evolving (no dusty playbooks here)
Equal Opportunity Statement
GKG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Requirements
Qualification Standards
To be successful at GKG, team members must possess our CORE VALUES:
- far from ordinary
- team-first mentality
- always seeking growth
- make it happen
- change is opportunity
- work smart
- excellence every time
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Must attain and maintain all applicable New York State insurance license(s)
- Must attain and maintain all agreed upon certifications and designations
- Must be comfortable in remote work environment
- Must be comfortable in an electronic environment with strong computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Must be able/willing to travel throughout the region
- When physical presence is required at GKG’s primary work location OR a client location, must report once given adequate notice
- Overnight travel may be necessary (rare)