2027 Guardian Summer Intern, Group Benefits Product Management

Location: Boston

Our 2027 Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience where you will be immersed in the daily environment of a thriving global financial services company. You will gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments, in addition to engaging in projects that directly affect our business, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network with employees and interns across our offices. This 10-week internship provides you with realistic experiences and information of what it is like to work at Guardian.

Internship Dates:

The internship program will run from Thursday, May 27, 2027- Friday, August 6, 2027.

We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. The application window will close on Friday, November 13th, 2026, at 11:59PM ET or when role(s) have been filled, whichever comes first.

You are:

A current junior (graduation date of May 2028) who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment.

Location (Housing is not provided):

Boston, MA

You have:

Required Qualifications

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Analytical approach to problem-solving and comfort working with data in Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to manage priorities, learn quickly, and turn insights into clear recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in product management, employee benefits, absence management, or financial services

Comfort using data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly

You will:

Analyze absence, product KPI’s, and customer data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Research competitor, client, and regulatory trends across FMLA, ADA, and State Leave programs

Support Absence Roadmap, ACE Digital Experience, reporting, and go-to-market deliverables

Have the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors, and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional career

Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offerings

Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business

Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and other information

We offer:

Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way

Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent

Colleague Engagement Communities that create inclusive spaces where you can feel valued and connected

Social responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability

Eligibility:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position.

You must be available for the full program dates of the internship program.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to email [email protected].

Salary Range:

$20.00 - $35.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., suc