2026 Kirby Risk Internship Program
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2026 Kirby Risk Internship Program

November 12, 2025

The Kirby Risk Internship program is a 10–12-week development program designed to kick-start your career with us. You’ll develop business acumen and relationships through the 2-5 projects you’re working on and within the internship cohort. Interns are placed in roles that align with their skills and interests.

Why should you go with Kirby Risk? Our people #MakeItHappen, and we’re committed to developing our employees —our most important assets —to their full potential.

Internship placements may include, but are not limited to:

  • Engineering
  • Finance & Purchasing
  • Human Resources
  • IT
  • Manufacturing & Distribution
  • Sales & Operations

Responsibilities & Internship Outline

Based in one of our corporate locations, you will learn through hands-on training and job shadowing, and work on 2-5 projects as part of your internship. You will also have the opportunity to participate in networking events across Kirby Risk with other interns. These events include:

  • Internship Kickoff with tours of our Indianapolis locations
  • Lunch & Learns with our Manufacturing locations in Lafayette
  • Lunch & Learn with our Lafayette Corporate, Electrical Supply, and executive team members
  • Service Day
  • Final Presentations

Qualifications

  • Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field to the internship
  • Kirby Risk Values & Principles: Customer Service Excellence, Integrity, Relationships, Team Spirit, Accountability, Passion for Results, Quality, Development, Community & Safety
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to work on several projects
  • Ability and willingness to travel 0-25%
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint
  • Prior internship experience preferred

Please note: Summer Internships will be posted at www.kirbyrisk.com/careers in January 2026

For questions on the Kirby Risk Summer Internship, please get in touch with Kinsey Nicoson, Internship Program Coordinator (knicoson@kirbyrisk.com or 765-446-3255)

 

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