Field Internship Program Lead

The Field Internship Program Lead serves as the strategic owner and architect of Thrivent’s Field Internship Program, responsible for scaling, optimizing, and strengthening the program as a long-term talent pipeline into the advisor ecosystem. This role drives both operational excellence and strategic growth, partnering closely with field leadership, financial advisors, talent acquisition, and learning teams to build a best-in-class internship experience. This can be a remote position within the US.  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the end-to-end owner of the Field Internship Program,establishingvision, priorities, growth targets, and success metrics.Develop and execute a multi-year strategy to scale the program from 70–80 interns annually to 150–200 interns whilemaintainingexperiencequality and conversion effectiveness.Define, track, andreportkey performance indicators including recruiting funnel metrics, intern satisfaction, advisor participation rates, and intern-to-advisor conversion ratios.Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and implement data-driven improvements to strengthen long-term talent outcomes.Own and manage all day-to-day operations of the Field Internship Program across multiple regions, ensuring consistent execution anda high-quality intern experience.Partner with field leadership to strategically recruit, onboard, andretainparticipating advisor practices, increasing program capacity and geographic reach.Equip and train field leaders on building local campus and community networks to source high-quality intern candidates.Influence AVPs, LGOs, PGDs, and Managing Directors to expand participation, increase program advocacy, and embed the internship program as a core talent strategy within the field.Partner cross-functionally with COE leaders, learning design teams, and recruitment specialists to align internshipstrategywith enterprise talentobjectives.Describebelowthe audiencethis role will interact withand level of influencethey willhave on those roles. Influence without direct supervision: AVP, LGO, PGD,MDirWorking Relationship: COE partners (Directors,design learning team, recruitment specialists)QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:   Required:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, campus recruiting, early career programs, HR operations, or program coordination.Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort presenting to groups and leading virtual meetings.Experience coordinating hiring processes, requisitions, and onboarding activities.Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and partner across teams and with field stakeholders.Preferred: Experience supporting internship, early career, or rotational programs.Familiarity with financial services, sales, or advisor-based business models.Experience working with geographically dispersed or field-based teams.Pay TransparencyThrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $94,389.00 - $127,703.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status,genetic information, or any otherstatus protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to in