Financial Services Field Internship - Spokane, WA

About the role

Thrivent is seeking field interns in various locations across the country. This internship provides the opportunity to shadow seasoned financial advisors, participate in a robust training program with other interns, and support Thrivent’s community events and generosity activities. Interns will prepare for a financial advisor career through case analysis, exposure to industry‑specific programs, critical‑thinking exercises, career‑development best practices, marketing tactics, and real‑world training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive orientation and training program.
• Shadow financial advisors during client meetings, workshops, community events, and daily work.
• Learn to prepare financial plans and analyses.
• Gain exposure to MoneyGuidePro, Morningstar, and other financial‑planning software platforms.
• Participate in team meetings that include weekly activity updates, new trends, and concepts.
• Observe regional seminars and workshops.
• Attend virtual seminars with corporate employees to deepen industry and professional understanding.
• Work with the Engagement Team to develop a strategy for integrating Thrivent’s generosity programs.
• Collaborate with other interns to research and present a project based on best practices in building a financial services business.

Qualifications

• College junior or senior working toward a degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong technical computer aptitude and proficiency with business tools (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with effective oral and written communication abilities.

Internships are available for course credit, but must be coordinated with your school administration.