Mastercard · 4 hours ago
People and Capabilities (Benefit and Well-Being) Intern, Summer 2026 - Purchase, NY
Purchase, New York
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $29/hr
Start in 2026 SummerMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. The Employee Benefits Summer Intern will support the Benefits team on a variety of strategic and operational projects that help deliver high quality employee benefits experience.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist with inventorying and cataloging employee benefit programs, including health and welfare, wellbeing, retirement, and other benefit offerings
Gather, organize, and validate benefit plan documents, summaries, and FAQs to support content development for an AI-enabled employee benefits chatbot
Support the documentation of benefit program processes and workflows to improve clarity, consistency, and efficiency of benefits administration
Partner with the Benefits team members to develop employee communication campaigns, including emails, intranet content, guides, and awareness materials to increase understanding and utilization of benefit offerings
Assist with benchmarking and research on benefit trends, innovative offerings, and best practices in the employee benefits and wellbeing space
Support data review and reporting, such as enrollment trends, participation metrics, or employee feedback related to benefits programs
Participate in team meetings, vendor calls, and project planning sessions to gain exposure to benefits governance and decision-making
Help test and refine digital benefits tools, including chatbot responses and self-service resources, from an employee user perspective
Contribute to standardization efforts across regions by helping identify gaps, inconsistencies, or opportunities for simplification
Shadow benefits team members to learn about vendor management, compliance considerations, and plan design decisions
Support special projects related to wellbeing initiatives, employee experience improvements, or process optimization
Gain exposure to how benefits intersect with payroll, leave management, HRIS systems, and compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program graduating between Winter 2027 to Spring 2028
Ability to partner across the organization
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PPT)
Benefits
Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
Flexible spending account and health savings account
Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
Deferred compensation for eligible roles
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
Jury duty leave
On-site fitness facilities in some locations
Company
Mastercard
Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-05-25IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Miebach
Chief Executive Officer
Ed McLaughlin
President & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-21
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