2024 Summer Intern Program

Schedule: Hybrid
Compensation: $18/hr. to $25/hr.

Jump into the new world of health insurance:

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), our business is healthcare. But our focus is on improving lives. Be part of a team that is large enough to make a difference but small enough to be innovative. Work in a rapidly changing field. Take a chance to be creative. Move outside the status quo. Shape new ideas with the power of a national brand behind you.

Join others who know diversity is strength:

We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique: age, national origin, citizenship status, perspectives, experiences, physical or mental disability, military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Our diversity strengthens us as an organization and helps us better serve an increasingly diverse Rhode Island population.

Why this job matters:

BCBSRI is looking for local undergraduate students to participate in our dynamic, paid summer internship program for 2024! Through this program, you will gain hands-on experience in various business areas, such as Health Administration, Behavioral Health, Graphic Design, Marketing, Information Technology, and Customer Service.

We’re more than just insurance. BCBSRI is known statewide for our commitment to health equity and helping Rhode Islanders live their healthiest, best lives. This commitment is powered by the work our associates do every day. As an intern, the work you do will drive positive change in our community and contribute to the health and well-being of our members.

Nationally, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand is synonymous with trust and innovation. Your internship here will be revered and respected when you recap your experience with future employers throughout your career.

We value work/life balance. Our hybrid workplace culture will allow you to balance your role and extracurricular commitments. You’ll get the best of both worlds—the flexibility to work from home some days, while getting to work in our dynamic office environment in the heart of Providence on others. You will also get the opportunity to connect with other interns and company professionals during virtual or in-person meetings and at volunteer events.

What you will do:

• This program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, offering insights into the health insurance sector and exposure to real-world business challenges.
• Interns will experience daily responsibilities and project work within their business area.
• During this 10 to 12-week summer program (May to Aug), you will have the opportunity to learn about areas of business that you are interested in, work directly with employees of BCBSRI, and receive hands-on career coaching.
• This is a wonderful opportunity for students who are interested in broadening their experience with a leading healthcare organization and gaining real world experience through an internship.
• We are looking for interns within the following departments, please state on the application under “comments” which areas of the business you are interested in and would like to be considered for. Students with concentrations in, and a strong interest and passion in these areas will be considered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a degree in Health Administration, Behavioral Health, Graphic Design, Marketing, Information Technology, and Customer Service.
• We are looking for interns within the following departments, please state on the application under “comments” which areas of the business you are interested in and would like to be considered for. Students with concentrations in, and a strong interest and passion in these areas will be considered. (Finance, Technology, Actuarial, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, Business Operations, Government Programs, Commercial, Strategy, Shared Services, Legal, Project Management and Customer Service).
• Must be local to RI for the entire length of the internship program.
• Demonstrated academic excellence (Strongly prefer a GPA of 3.0 or higher) and a strong interest in the health insurance industry.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, for delivery to a variety of audiences.
• Results oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment.
• Learning mindset, focus on continuous process improvement.

Location:

BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:

• In-office: onsite 5 days per week
• Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week