**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 a rising Junior or Senior that’s curious and eager to join the Special Government Programs team this summer! The Project/Program Assistant intern will work closely on the Implementation of the Children and Families Special Programs (CFSP) and Child & Welfare program development. + **Assist** **in Program Development** : Support the creation and enhancement of theprograms for children and welfare services + **Event Planning** : Assist with planning and organizing community events for Special Government Programs + **Presentations** : Creating presentations for stakeholders and sometimes presenting. + **Internal Collaboration** : Work closely with Special Government Programs, Community Engagement, and the Healthy Blue team, to coordinate efforts and share insights. + **Project** **Planning** -Assist teamin developing project plans and timelines. **What You Bring** + Currently enrolled as a rising Junior or Senior at North Carolina accredited university or college + You’re energized by our mission to improve the health and well-being of our communities. + Ability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks from May 19– July 25, 2025 + Located in North Carolina during the internship program.  + Interest in Healthcare and Government Insurance Programs from a Healthcare perspective. + You bring positive energy, enjoy collaborating with others,and sharing your own creative ideas.    + Experience working with diverse populations.  + Interest in Healthcare, Business, or Marketing   **Bonus Points** + Written and Verbal Communication skills + Project Management knowledge  + Event Planning + Background in or understanding of special government programs like welfare and foster care **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