**Job Description** At Blue Cross NC, we are committed to making healthcare better for everyone. Our internship program is a cornerstone of our company culture, bringing in fresh perspectives and early-career talent to shape the future of healthcare. During your time with us, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives, work alongside innovative leaders, and make a real impact on our communities. Our hybrid-flex work environment allows you to thrive from home while also connecting in person with your cohort at our Durham campus during key events. **What You’ll Do** For this role we are looking specifically for a rising junior or senior or to develop and execute plans to further engage communities across North Carolina to create alignment with current priorities to improve health care for all. In this role, you will work to improve current reporting and streamline data collection processes. **What You Bring** + Students that are a rising junior or rising senior. + Curiosity, drive, and the ability to work independently and in a team. + Good oral and written communication skills including Microsoft Office suite + Knowledge of public health trends and issues + Analytical skills + You’re available to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks. (May 19 – July 25) + You will be located in North Carolina during the internship program. **Bonus Points** + Strong presentation skills + Project management experience + Research skills **Compensation ** + Rising Junior/Senior: $21/hr.  **What Our Summer Internship Program Offers**         Your work over the summer will have a lasting impact on our company, our customers, and the communities we serve. You’ll support and lead meaningful projects with passionate people from across our company who care about making a difference.              Our Summer Internship Program will be primarily virtual in 2025, and offers many opportunities for you to make connections, grow your skillset, and get involved through:      + Paid internship experience working on meaningful projects       + 16 paid well-being hours, in addition to paid company holidays   + Networking opportunities with senior leaders  + Onboarding to help you get familiar with health insurance, who we are as a company, and set you up for a successful summer      + Access to online learning courses and resources to support your development     + Individual mentoring with company leaders and young professionals      + A cohort-style community where all interns across the company come together to learn, share, and network      + Experience working at a certified Great Place to Work – enjoy our environment, culture, people, and perks       To learn more and check out blogs written by former interns, visit our Summer Internship Program website (https://careers.bluecrossnc.com/global/en/internships) .      **Salary Range** At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. _*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._ $41,600.00 - $46,600.00 **About Us** It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. **Authorization to Work in the United States** We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español. **Request Accommodations** Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com . **For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:** Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming