Company Description

Citizens is pleased to offer this opportunity in the Jacksonville or Tallahassee, FL area. At Citizens, we’re building a workforce of top achievers committed to our company’s mission and vision. Our company values the knowledge that comes from experienced and dedicated individuals with a variety of backgrounds, in or out of insurance.
Citizens’ Mission is to provide property insurance protection in Florida to those who are, in good faith, unable to obtain coverage through the private market while also providing the utmost in customer service. Our Values are public service, integrity, respect, responsiveness and sound judgment. We strive to not only provide affordable insurance products and services but also to provide sound financial responsibility to the citizens of Florida.
At Citizens, we are a team of dedicated, service-minded professionals committed to our policyholders. Come achieve and maximize your potential with us!

Job Description

This is a 12 week summer internship program commencing on June 3rd.This will be a 40 hr a week onsite opportunity (in Jacksonville or Tallahassee locations).  Under direct supervision, this job may support one or more of the Information Technology functions i.e., Software Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Data engineering or QA engineering or others. This position is responsible for learning, shadowing and/or performing entry level tasks in one of the above areas.

Job duties

• Supporting the IT Team in maintaining software, and other enterprise-wide systems, working closely with more senior level staff. 
• May assist with troubleshooting issues and providing technical support. Provide regular updates, identify any blockers to assigned tasks. 
• May provide support in one of the areas of security, software engineering, DevOps, quality assurance, automation, infrastructure and database functions. 
• Organize and maintain any IT resources and technical documentation as applicable. 
• Adhere to and maintain compliance with standards and policies that are in place.

Qualifications

• Familiar with any specified, or combination of the following: Software engineering QA, Data engineering, Infrastructure, DevOps
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Awareness of relevant systems and tools
• Thirst for knowledge, curiosity, and ability to learn new technical or soft skills
• Collaborator with good people skills
• Ability to multi-task, Initiative-taking, service oriented, and attention to detail
• Thirst for knowledge, curiosity, and ability to learn new technical or soft skills

Education

• 0 – 1 year of experience, working in corporate or office setting in the Information Technology Division.
• High School Diploma | GED (required)
• Associate/Technical Degree OR 2 years relevant experience, OR a combination of both college and experience equivalent to 2 years
• Bachelor’s Degree OR 4 years relevant experience, OR a combination of college education and relevant experience equivalent to 4 years Pursuit of or recent graduate:

(BS Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, or other technology related fields)

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Agile concepts, principles, and practices

Frequent: stationary, Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information, Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess

Occasional: Move, traverse

Additional Information

We offer unlimited career potential, excellent training and development opportunities, and a structured Career Development program to explore future roles of interest while growing and developing in your existing role.
Citizens offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, Community Service and much more!
Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Company Paid employee basic life insurance and short-term disability
Generous paid time off: vacation, sick and holiday leave
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Tuition reimbursement
Professional and leadership development opportunities
Company Paid Parking
Employee recognition programs
Relocation assistance (where applicable)
Community and volunteering opportunities
Casual dress
Citizens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.