Summer Internship – Community Engagement and Data Improvement
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Job Description
About Blue Cross NC:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. They serve over 4.3 million members and employ more than 5,000 people nationwide. The company is committed to better health and better healthcare, both within their communities and beyond. They pride themselves on a creative and energetic workplace fostering an innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is described as an award-winning team and a certified Great Place to Work.
Job Description: Summer Internship – Community Engagement and Data Improvement
Blue Cross NC offers a summer internship program focused on bringing fresh perspectives and early-career talent to shape the future of healthcare. This specific internship targets rising juniors or seniors.
What You’ll Do:
The intern will develop and execute plans to further engage communities across North Carolina. The primary goal is to create alignment with current priorities aimed at improving healthcare for all. A key responsibility is improving current reporting and streamlining data collection processes.
Responsibilities Include:
• Developing and executing community engagement plans.
• Improving reporting processes and streamlining data collection.
• Contributing to meaningful projects and initiatives.
• Working alongside innovative leaders.
• Making a real impact on communities.
Qualifications:
• Rising Junior or Rising Senior in college.
• Curiosity, drive, and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of public health trends and issues.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks (May 19 – July 25).
• Residing in North Carolina during the internship.
Bonus Points:
• Strong presentation skills
• Project management experience
• Research skills
Compensation:
• Rising Junior/Senior: $21/hour.
Internship Program Features:
• Paid internship experience working on meaningful projects.
• 16 paid well-being hours, in addition to paid company holidays.
• Networking opportunities with senior leaders.
• Onboarding and access to online learning courses and resources.
• Individual mentoring.
• A cohort-style community for networking and learning.
• A hybrid-flex work environment.
The internship program will be primarily virtual in 2025, with opportunities for in-person connection at the Durham campus.
