Risk Management Intern

*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, OR. In-office expectation is 3 days or more per week at manager discretion.

SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM SUMMARY 

At Columbia Sportswear we offer college students a unique opportunity to join our team and help solve real business problems! Bring your passion and insight to a company that is committed to driving long- term sustainable growth this summer for our 10-week summer internship at our Headquarters in Portland, Oregon!  Interns can expect to gain valuable hands-on experience within their department while building partnerships with teams and fellow interns along the way! 

• Location: Portland, OR 

• Duration: ~10 weeks 

• Start Date Options: May 19th- July 25th or June 23rd - August 29th 

• Application Deadline: January 26th, 2025

• Pay: $22.50/hr

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The Risk Management Intern will be part of the Risk Management Department responsible for assisting in risk financing, claims management, risk analysis, risk control, and business continuity projects.  

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

Risk Financing and Insurance

• Assist with the workers’ compensation program renewal to include completion of the application, renewal strategy with insurance broker, proposal review and participate in the final policy decision.

• Assist with the renewal of the drone insurance program.  Edit program components, interview internal stakeholders, complete insurance application, submit application details online, and work with insurance broker to finalize the placement of the policy.  Review and update corporate guidelines regarding the use and operations of drones for advertising shoots and operational use in our distribution centers.  Once complete, present the renewal results and guideline changes to the VP Treasurer.

• Complete the automobile and stock throughput premium allocations.

• Work with insurance broker to build the 2025 insurance policy digest, and the 2026 premium forecast.  Share the policy digest with external auditors and present the premium forecast to finance teams across the globe.

Risk Analysis and Risk Control

• Learn how to identify red flags in insurance sections of contracts/agreements and negotiate changes.  Work with our corporate procurement teams to review contracts and provide consultative advice on acceptance of contractual insurance language.

• Shadow property and casualty loss control consultants during surveys of local retail stores.

• Understand the certificate of insurance issuance and acceptance process.  Work with the risk team to manage the outgoing certificate request process for property and casualty certificates.

Claims Management

• Work with the risk team to understand the process for filing casualty and property claims.  Actively participate in meetings with adjusters and broker claim consultants.

• Participate in carrier claims reviews, to understand how insured claims are managed through the process from start to finish.

Business Continuity

• Assist with the development of business continuity plans for Columbia.  Work with team to participate in the process of building business impact analysis statements, creating continuity plans and training on the plans.

• Participate in tabletop exercises.  Learn the process for developing scenarios for exercises with operational leaders and witness functional teams as they go through the exercise.  Assist with guiding teams to update plans.

YOU ARE 

• Information seeking, with good analytical skills, problem solving skills, and strong verbal and written communications skills  

• Able to operate with some independence and follow general guidelines 

• A partner who can build working relationships across the organization to help support risk management initiatives 

• Familiar with Windows-based platforms and have the computer and entry level data management skills to effectively manage those systems to communicate and create reports. 

• Able to manage multiple competing priorities with guidance and balance projects and conflicting and sometimes changing deadlines as needed. 

YOU HAVE 

• Consistent progress toward completion of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field.  

• A minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.7 from an accredited college or university.  

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

• Current student with one of the following academic standings: Rising Senior, Senior, Graduate/ MBA student  

• Degree relevant to the internship you are applying for 

• Must be able to participate in 10-week program for either date option provided above 

• Must be able to work onsite at our headquarter location for the duration of the internship- interns will partner directly with their managers regarding expectations to work collaboratively in office specified days of the week 

NON-LOCAL CANDIDATE CONSIDERATIONS

• Relocation assistance & housing is NOT provided- these costs and arrangements would be the responsibility of the intern for the entirety of the program 

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to interns benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked the required amount of hours to qualify. We also offer generous employee discounts.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

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