2027-2028 Intern - Enterprise Research - Industrial-Organizational Psychologist

Overview:

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential:

Responsibilities:

State Farm is looking for a graduate student interested in conducting associate and organizational research to join the Organizational Insights Research team for a year-long internship that consists of full-time role in the summer and a part-time role during the fall and spring semesters. We have a long tradition of utilizing research in our business practices. The Organizational Insights team currently consists of 15 researchers with Industrial/Organizational, Organizational Development, and/or statistical backgrounds. Our team focuses on behavior and performance of associates, behavior and performance of State Farm as an organization, opinions and input of associates, and the interface of humans with products and services. The team provides decision makers with consultation and data-driven insights about factors that impact associate performance in support of strategic planning and execution.

Qualifications:

Candidates should be current graduate students in an Industrial/Organizational Psychology program or related field from June 2027 to May 2028. Graduation date MUST be included on resume in order to be considered.

 

Competitive candidates will have:

• Strong data analytics skills
• Technical knowledge of applying psychological principles in a business environment
• Advanced research skills (quantitative and qualitative research methods)
• Knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R or Python)
• Interest in or willingness to learn about Cloud-based computing environments (e.g., AWS)

Internship Information:

• Hub Locations: Dunwoody, GA and Bloomington, IL. Candidates will have the option of working remotely or in a hybrid work environment in the office in one of these two locations.  
• Dates: Our internship will occur June 2, 2027 – May 14, 2028 - we anticipate this to be a one-year internship.
  • Intern would be full-time in the summer and move to part-time in the school year.
  • Full-Time Summer: 2027: M-F 38.75 hours/week
  • Part-Time Fall 2027: 15 hours/week 
  • Part-Time Spring 2028: 15 hours/week 
• Pay: Hourly Rate: $32.50/hour 
• Stipend: Interns selected for this internship will be eligible for a $2000.00 stipend.
• Internship Program Eligibility: To be eligible for the internship program, you must be a full-time student currently enrolled in a graduate program throughout the duration of the internship. 

*Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**

 

Next Steps!

• • Application deadline is expected to close on 10/5/2026. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline, so apply as soon as possible! To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site. You will need to upload your resume when you apply.

Our Benefits:

We are excited to offer our interns a tailored set of benefits with a range of valuable perks to help support you during your time with us!

 

Time Off

• 40 hours of Life Leave
• Military Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18)
• Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18)
• Commuter Benefits

Miscellaneous Benefits

• Wellness programs
• US Discount program
• Good Neighbor Grant program
• Matching Gift program
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Company Holidays