Unlock your potential

At American Equity, you’ll do more than observe — you’ll contribute on high-impact projects, gain industry insight, and build relationships with leaders who are invested in your success.

Why intern with American Equity?

A place to make an impact

We’re searching for students who are curious, driven, and eager to make a meaningful impact. Whether your focus is finance, IT, marketing, communications, or somewhere else, we welcome individuals who are eager to learn, collaborate, and bring a fresh perspective to the work we do while experiencing what it means to build a career.

Become a summer intern

Enjoy an immersive learning environment in which you’ll experience a variety of activities with your peers, mentors, and American Equity professionals.

Project work

Project work

Earn hands-on experience aligned to career goals, do group work on our current business challenges, and present recommendation proposals to leadership.

Training & development

Training & development

Attend weekly business presentations and lunch and learn sessions to deepen your understanding of our industry and strategy while building professional skills.  

Networking

Networking

Experience a variety of valuable networking opportunities including volunteering and social events with peers through YURTern and DSM Intern Connection. 

Leadership support

Leadership support

Get direct support, feedback, and one-on-one communication with your department manager, mentors, and members of the Internship Program leadership team. 

A day in the life as an intern

No two days wil be the same — your internship will offer a variety of immersive learning experiences with your peers and American Equity leaders.

Executive-led lunch & learns

Connect directly with leaders from inside and outside the organization to build skills and practical insights on navigating the professional world. 

Candid learning from mentors and executives
Candid learning from mentors and executives
Insights into the industry and company strategy
Insights into the industry and company strategy
Professional educational programs
Professional educational programs

Team building & collaboration

Learn by doing hands-on project work alongside peers and seasoned professionals while sharpening your communication and collaboration skills. 

Cross-functional group projects
Cross-functional group projects
Networking opportunities with industry leaders
Networking opportunities with industry leaders
Social events focused on intern connections
Social events focused on intern connections

Community involvement

Participate in meaningful service projects that reflect our values and help to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in our communities. 

Group-based community service projects
Group-based community service projects
Volunteer events with local nonprofits
Volunteer events with local nonprofits
Exposure to corporate social impact initiatives
Exposure to corporate social impact initiatives

Interested in our internship program?

Get in touch with us!