CNO Financial is looking for an HR Organizational Development Intern for Summer 2026. This paid internship offers a hands-on opportunity to play a key role in managing our summer intern program and promoting it across the company.
What You'll Do
- Manage the intern program to ensure a positive and enriching experience for both in-person and remote summer interns.
- Collaborate with HR and other departments to promote CNO's summer internship program both internally and externally.
- Assist in organizing the Annual National Intern Day Event, coordinating with Senior Leadership Group speakers, and providing feedback to the Chief Human Resources Officer.
- Approach all tasks with a focus on our associates and interns while promoting overall well-being in the workplace.
What We're Looking For
- Progress towards a bachelor's degree in business, management, HR, industrial psychology, or a related field.
- Status as a rising junior or senior, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2028.
- A minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for 13 weeks during the summer.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Office products.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Nice to Have
- Housing in or near Carmel, IN or Indianapolis, IN, with the ability to work in the office 1-2 days per week.
- Previous internship or work experience in HR or program management.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through extracurricular activities or projects.
- Experience organizing and managing events or activities with peers.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
- Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with supervision.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office products
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with HR and other departments and report to the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid internship at competitive rates of approximately $21-$23 per hour depending on location.
- The Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.
- Paid time to engage in People Focused activities.
- Access to the CNO Employee Assistance Program.
- Onsite fitness centers.
- Active & Fit Direct national fitness center discount program.
- Marathon Health webinars.
- A free code for the Monumental Marathon entry.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position with locations in Carmel, IN and Chicago, IL.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
