Executive Department Intern
Description and Requirement
Maryland Auto Insurance is a Property & Casualty Insurance carrier and independent agency of the State of Maryland. We’re located in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore, featuring a variety of restaurant and shopping options in walking distance from the office.
Maryland Auto Insurance seeks candidates to fill part time, contractual role in our Executive Internship Program. This is a part time position with a maximum of 29 hours per week. Students are eligible to earn college credit through their school (or institution).
The Executive Department Intern will report directly to the Senior Executive Associate & Executive Director providing direct support to Executive department functions. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge Microsoft 365 suite programs as well as a demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with co-workers at all organizational levels, establish and meet deadlines, and participate in discussions.
Major Responsibilities:
- Support Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Executive Associate, Government Relations, and any other Director/department as needed.
- Work on various projects with support from the Senior Executive Associate
- Able to propose, create, and maintain measurement & monitoring methods for workflow processes and business results.
- Communicate effectively & professionally to constituents and external contacts.
- Will learn how to schedule meetings and track responses from colleagues.
- Attend bi-weekly meetings with employees in person.
- Attend meetings as needed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Required:
Pursuit of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional certification.
Other Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Business English (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
- Confidence in multitasking
- Basic knowledge/skills in the use of IT equipment, office practices and procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees, industry-related professionals, and the general public
- Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively and set and meet deadlines
Behavioral Competencies:
- Professionalism: Represents MAIF well by conveying a positive image through his/her actions. Builds rapport with other employees. Uses diplomacy and tact, is considerate, has regard for, thinks carefully about, and pays attention to others’ feelings. Maintains a calm demeanor under difficult circumstances. Consistently provides high level of internal and external customer service.
- Initiative: Is pro-active and a self-starter. Frequently contributes worthy ideas and suggestions. Identifies what needs to be done, takes action, and solves problems before being asked or the situation requires it. Openly embraces and adapts to new organizational structures, procedures, methods, techniques, and technology.
- Teamwork: Works effectively with others in order to achieve organizational goals. Eager to assume leadership or project lead role(s) when opportunity presented. Volunteers to assist others whenever possible. Encourages others to collaborate.
Maryland Auto Insurance is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. Applicants who need an ADA accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Maryland Auto Insurance is a Property & Casualty Insurance carrier and independent agency of the State of Maryland. We’re located in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore, featuring a variety of restaurant and shopping options in walking distance from the office.
Interested applicants must submit an application through our careers site.