Associate Job at Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy, New Hartford, NY

  • Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy
  • New Hartford, NY

Job Description

GKG's Associate Role

GKG's Associate role is a launchpad for a long-term career in insurance and risk management. This is a hands-on, rotational talent development program designed to give you real experience across multiple departments, paired with meaningful project work—not busywork. This is a short-term position (typically 6-18 mos.) with the goal of a long-term career upon completion.

What makes this role different: Instead of splitting time evenly between "work" and "projects," you'll rotate through key departments (Commercial Lines, Employee Benefits, Personal Lines & Sales), gaining practical experience while contributing to real client work and internal initiatives.

What you'll do:

  • Rotate through multiple departments to build a broad, real-world foundation
  • Support day-to-day client service and internal workflows
  • Work on projects that improve processes, systems, or the client experience
  • Learn how all parts of the agency work together (and why)
  • Earn insurance licenses and participate in paid training and certifications
  • Gradually narrow your focus as you identify your long-term career path at GKG

What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
  • Curious, adaptable, and motivated to learn
  • Strong organization and follow-through
  • Comfortable working in a remote, tech-forward environment
  • Interested in building a career—not just landing a job

Why GKG: You'll get structured development, real responsibility, mentorship from senior leaders, and a clear path into a long-term role—without being locked into one department too early.

Think of this role as "try before you specialize." We invest in you, and you invest in learning how to do great work—far from ordinary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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)

Job Tags

Agency work, Rotational program, Remote work, Night shift

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