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CareFirst Strategic Enablement, Communications and Operations (SECO) Intern - Strategy & Growth Division - MD, DC, VA (Summer 2025 Recruitment - Hybrid) in Baltimore, Maryland
Resp & Qualifications
CareFirsts Strategy & Growth division is accepting internship applications for our Summer 2025 program, spanning the companys venture capital, management consulting, marketing and communications, and strategic marketing functions.
Through this internship program you will join a small team of driven, optimistic individuals seeking to improve healthcare - for our members and the world at large. Combining diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, life experiences, and skillsets we seek to be a proactive agent of meaningful change. We are not just reimagining healthcare for the future, we are actively transforming the way it is delivered, supported, and experienced today.
We are looking for like-minded individuals who both share our mission of improving healthcare and remain humbled (if undaunted) by scale of the challenge. Whether your passion lies in distilling insights from data, crafting inspiring information campaigns, organizing disparate stakeholders to action, charting the course of large organizations, or understanding the risks and opportunities behind new ideas -- we would love to hear from you.
About the Company:
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the Mid-Atlantic regions largest private sector health insurer, serving the healthcare needs of 3.5 million members in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and portions of northern Virginia. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to individuals and groups, as well as state and federal government sponsored plans. As a not-for-profit health plan and the largest healthcare company in the region, CareFirst is committed to delivering quality, accessible, affordable, and equitable healthcare in all the communities we serve.
Job Description:
This internship is designed to be an 11-week full-time opportunity beginning June 2025 and concluding August 2025. The program is ideal for rising senior undergraduates seeking experience and exposure to diverse careers in healthcare. Youll work specifically with our Strategic Enablement & Communications Team which is responsible for internal, divisional strategy and communication, event management, and performance dashboards.
The Strategy & Communications intern sits on the Strategic Enablement, Communications and Operations team responsible for driving implementation of strategic initiatives with operational support follow up. The intern would focus on strategy and communications responsibilities including:
Supporting divisional communications (monthly newsletters, SharePoint site) and event planning and execution (divisional meetings) for 450+ employees
Executing divisional culture initiatives (learning sessions, employee outreach)
Updating performance dashboards and gathering metrics from business areas
Creating PowerPoint presentations and standard operating procedure documentation
Education Level:
Undergraduate Track : Sophomore or Junior pursuing a Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing or other Business-related degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 GPA.
Required Abilities/Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to write for different audiences
Excellent organizational skills
Project management experience
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Power BI, Adobe suite, Salesforce Marketing Cloud (preferred, not required)
Salary Range Disclaimer
The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly.
Department
SECO (Strategic Enablement, Communications & Operations)
Equal Employment Opportunity
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Where To Apply
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship
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