**Job Description** Blue Cross NC is dedicated to making healthcare better for ALL. Our internship program is highly regarded in our culture as a way to infuse our culture with early career talent, new perspectives and generational inclusivity. Our leaders are asked to make sure they are providing meaningful opportunities for interns to contribute to initiatives, and we highlight those at the end of the internship term. We are a hybrid-flex environment and most of your work will be done at home, but we provide value-added opportunities for you to convene with your cohort at our Durham campus. **What** **You’ll** **Do** For this role we are specifically looking for 2 rising Junior or Seniors curious and eager to join the Government Markets Community Engagement Team this summer! The Program Development intern will work on the front end of program ideation and development, and the Engagement intern will work on the back end of communications and marketing to engage the community around our centers. During the interview process, we'll help you discover which role aligns best with your skills and interests, ensuring you have a fulfilling and exciting summer internship experience. **Program Development Intern** + **Assist** **in Program Development** : Support the creation and enhancement of community programs focused on food access, care access, and youth mental health. + **Conduct Market Research** : Gather and analyze data to inform program strategies and identify community needs. + **Data Entry and Evaluation** : Input and manage data for program evaluation, ensuring accuracy and completeness. + **Internal Collaboration** : Work closely with community and county engagement teams, as well as the healthcare team, to coordinate efforts and share insights. + **External Partnership Coordination** : Liaise with vendors and nonprofit partners to facilitate program implementation and maintain strong relationships. **Engagement** **Intern** + **Marketing & Communications** : Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and engagement across various platforms. + **Data Analysis** : Collect, analyze, and interpret data to measure the effectiveness of engagement strategies and provide actionable insights. + **Community Engagement** : Support initiatives that foster positive relationships with local communities, including organizing events and outreach programs. + **Content Creation** : Create compelling content for social media, newsletters, and other communication channels to engage and inform stakeholders. + **Feedback & Improvement** : Gather feedback from community members and stakeholders to continuously improve engagement efforts and ensure a positive impact. **What You Bring** + Currently enrolled as a rising Junior or Senior at North Carolina accredited university or college + Ability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks from May 19– July 25, 2025 + Located in North Carolina during the internship program.  + Background in or understanding of social media engagement and strategy.  + You’re energized by our mission to improve the health and well-being of our communities. + Interest in community engagement  + You bring positive energy, enjoy collaborating with others, hearing other perspectives, and sharing your own creative ideas.    + Experience working with diverse populations.  + Interest in Public Health   **Bonus Points** + Excel Knowledge + Written and Verbal Communication skills + Collaborative  + Experience in Data Analytics + Bilingual (fluent in Spanish)  **Compensation** + Undergraduates: Rising Sophomore:  $18/hr + Undergraduates: Rising Junior/Senior: $21/hr + Returning Interns: $23/hr  + Masters Students/JD:  $27/hr   + MBA Students/PharmD: $36/hr To learn more and check out blogs written by former interns, visit our Summer Internship Program website . **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