Leadership Development Program - Melville/Downstate NY - Summer 2026
GEICO is a leading insurance provider that values innovation and customer service. They are seeking recent college graduates for their Leadership Development Program, which aims to cultivate future leaders through comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience in team management and business operations.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a structured leadership program with comprehensive training on insurance fundamentals, GEICO’s business operations, and team management
- Work closely with mentors and leaders who will guide your professional growth and development
- Gain hands-on experience managing teams, driving results, and solving real-world business challenges
- Develop your ability to motivate, and inspire a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability
- Learn to analyze business metrics and implement strategies that support organizational goals
Skills
- College graduates with a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 months of leadership experience in roles such as leading academic projects, participating in volunteer or philanthropic initiatives, serving in athletics or extracurricular activities, managing capstone projects or research, acting as a shift supervisor, or completing leadership focused coursework
- A passion for motivating and inspiring others to achieve shared goals
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Eagerness to learn and a desire to grow into a leadership role within the insurance industry
- Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem solving
- For applicants interested in joining our Physical Damage team, a valid driver's license (must meet company underwriting guidelines for at least the past 3 consecutive years), the ability to maintain applicable state and federal certifications and permits, and willingness to be flexible with primary work location, as position may require either remote/field/in-office work
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
- Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
- Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
- Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
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