Cultivate Intern - Vendor Management

Shelter Insurance Companies

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Columbia, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support vendor management by analyzing vendors, tracking compliance, and maintaining documentation. Assist the department with regular work and special projects while learning company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

You are a current college sophomore or junior, enrolled full-time for Fall 2026, with good personal computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). You also possess strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a work schedule and collaborate effectively in an office or field environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Vendor Management

Compliance

Job Description

A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it!

Cultivate Intern – Vendor Management

$15.51 per hour

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Applicants underrepresented in careers related in Insurance and Finance, which can include groups defined by - among other things - socioeconomic status, cultural experiences, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives are highly encouraged to apply.

What You Will Be Doing:

Involved in various department functions and activities for the purpose of learning Shelter-specific policies, procedures, and methods of conducting business. Exposure to many facets of department activities, including, but not limited to, traveling to visit branch office(s) or agent assigned job duties. Assists department with regular work and may be assigned to special projects as appropriate.

In this role, you’ll help support Vendor management by analyzing vendors, tracking compliance, maintaining documentation, and supporting key processes.

Must be a current, full time college student at the sophomore or junior level, also enrolled full time for Fall 2026.

Time commitment required is 8-10 weeks of on-the-job training learning Shelter policies, procedures, and computer systems within the assigned department.

Must be available to travel to Home Office in Columbia, MO June 15th -19th and July 20th – 24th. 

What We're Looking For:

  • Good personal computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to maintain work schedule and work well with others in an office or field environment.

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If interested, please apply by:

05/19/2026

Shelter Insurance Companies

Shelter Insurance® is a property casualty insurance company offering auto and home insurance in addition to several other insurance products, including: Life Insurance Renters Insurance Motorcycle Insurance RV Insurance ATV Insurance Boat Insurance Umbrella Insurance Personal Articles/Inland Marine Insurance Farm Insurance Business Insurance Shelter Insurance® products are sold by agents in 14 states— Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee. We consistently receive high ratings from A.M. Best Company (a national firm that rates the financial strength and operating performance of insurance companies) and we are a mutual insurance company, which means we are owned by our policyholders rather than stockholders, and governed by a Board of Directors. We believe integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, and we make customer service one of our top priorities. Our primary goal is to be a benefit to our customers, communities, employees and our nearly 1,400 licensed agents as we find ways to maintain our strong financial position and protect our policyholders. That view has served us well throughout our company’s history, and we expect it to carry us well into the future. The Past to the Present We opened our doors in 1946, but in those days, we were MFA Mutual Insurance® and we only offered auto insurance. We also only operated in Missouri. Through the years, the Shelter Insurance Group of Companies has expanded to 21 states and offers far more products than we did in 1946. The Group of Companies includes Shelter Life Insurance Company, Shelter Reinsurance® and AmShield Insurance®. Our Vision Redefine value in the insurance industry. Our Mission Statement Be a leader in our communities by providing daily value while we SHELTER what matters most.
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