Business Intern, Business Development

GKG Internship | Real Work. Real Experience. No Coffee Runs.

If you’re looking for an internship where you actually do something that matters — keep reading.

At Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy (GKG), interns don’t sit on the sidelines. You’ll jump into real projects, work with real clients, and build skills that actually belong on a résumé.

This is not busywork. This is a launchpad.

• Owning real projects (80–90% of your time — yes, really)
• Supporting account management and cross-functional teams
• Researching, analyzing data, and sharing insights with leadership
• Creating internal and client-facing materials
• Shadowing and learning from multiple departments

• Hands‑on experience you can actually talk about in interviews
• Mentorship from people who want to teach — not just delegate
• Exposure to how a successful business really operates
• Resume + Linked In development built into the experience
• A serious shot at a full‑time role after graduation

• Undergraduate students and post‑grad / recent grads
• Self‑starters who like figuring things out
• Curious, motivated humans who want to grow fast
• Team players who don’t need micromanaging

• Voted #1 Best Place to Work in NYS (yes, even beating Manhattan)
• A culture that’s far from ordinary® — ideas welcome, growth expected
• 120+ years strong and still evolving (no dusty playbooks here)

Bottom line:
If you want an internship that actually prepares you for the real world--this is it.

GKG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• far from ordinary
• team‑first mentality
• always seeking growth
• make it happen
• change is opportunity
• work smart
• excellence every time

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must attain and maintain all applicable New York State insurance license(s)
• Must attain and maintain all agreed upon certifications and designations
• Must be comfortable in remote work environment
• Must be comfortable in an electronic environment with strong computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able/willing to travel throughout the region
• When physical presence is required at GKG’s primary work location OR a client location, must report once given adequate notice
• Overnight travel may be necessary (rare)