Intern

Description 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

What You’ll Gain

• 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 + LinkedIn development built into the experience
• A serious shot at a full-time role after graduation

Who This Is For

• 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

Why GKG?

• 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.

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

Requirements

Qualification Standards

To be successful at GKG, team members must possess our CORE VALUES:

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

Additionally, the following standards must be met

• 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)