What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Information Management Summer Internship – Short Hills, NJ (Hybrid) position at Selective Insurance?
About Us
At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.
Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.
Overview
Calling all college students! Planning to intern during the summer of 2027? Kick-off your career at Selective Insurance by joining our award-winning Ignite Internship program!
This is an 11-week, full-time experience that offers a sneak peek how I.T. intersects with insurance. Level up your skills and knowledge by diving into your department of choice. Throughout the program, you’ll get a feel for the corporate environment with on-the-job assignments, team projects, exposure to senior leadership & executives, and even a community volunteer day. All of this and more will help you build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.
So, what are you waiting for? Come and make summer 2027 one to remember with Selective!
The Information Technology department is seeking motivated, self-directed individuals to intern on essential teams such as Application Delivery, Customer Experience, Cybersecurity and Information Management. Information technology is crucial in insurance companies for optimizing operations, enhancing customer service, and managing data securely, making it an exciting field for computer science students who want to apply their skills in a dynamic and impactful industry. As a summer intern, you will work directly with experienced professionals to gain hands-on, relevant experience. Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of our Short Hills, NJ location.
Responsibilities
Knowledge and Requirements
Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.
The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
Pay Range
USD $25.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
Additional Information
Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.
At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.
Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.
Overview
Calling all college students! Planning to intern during the summer of 2027? Kick-off your career at Selective Insurance by joining our award-winning Ignite Internship program!
This is an 11-week, full-time experience that offers a sneak peek how I.T. intersects with insurance. Level up your skills and knowledge by diving into your department of choice. Throughout the program, you’ll get a feel for the corporate environment with on-the-job assignments, team projects, exposure to senior leadership & executives, and even a community volunteer day. All of this and more will help you build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.
So, what are you waiting for? Come and make summer 2027 one to remember with Selective!
The Information Technology department is seeking motivated, self-directed individuals to intern on essential teams such as Application Delivery, Customer Experience, Cybersecurity and Information Management. Information technology is crucial in insurance companies for optimizing operations, enhancing customer service, and managing data securely, making it an exciting field for computer science students who want to apply their skills in a dynamic and impactful industry. As a summer intern, you will work directly with experienced professionals to gain hands-on, relevant experience. Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of our Short Hills, NJ location.
Responsibilities
- Support data integration and automation initiatives by assisting with the design, development, and testing of data pipelines and automated processes that reduce manual effort, improve timeliness, and increase data reliability for analytics and reporting.
- Analyze current-state data workflows and recommend improvements by documenting existing processes, identifying bottlenecks or dependencies, and helping evaluate modern solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
- Enable reporting and business insights by preparing, transforming, and organizing data for dashboards, reporting, and analysis, including support for proof-of-concept efforts tied to Power BI and other analytics platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analytics, customer experience, regulatory, and knowledge management stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify data needs, and support delivery of project outcomes.
- Contribute to project research and recommendations by comparing tools, summarizing findings, documenting pros and cons, and helping prepare presentations or recommendation materials for leadership review.
Knowledge and Requirements
- Must be a current college student majoring in Computer Science or a related field to qualify (rising juniors and seniors, preferred).
- Be someone who takes ownership over work, has the ability to self-motivate and executes on delegated tasks.
- Demonstrates passion in Data, Analytics, and AI
- Demonstrates an interest in learning about the insurance industry.
- College credit can be earned depending on your institution’s requirements.
- High School Diploma required. Ideal internship candidates will be full-time undergraduate college Juniors or Seniors, with the ability to perform at a professional level.
Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.
The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
Pay Range
USD $25.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
Additional Information
Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.
Salary : $25 - $28