**Resp & Qualifications** **PURPOSE:** The Public Health Department within the Office of the CEO works across all departments to embed public health principles into CareFirst's programs, policies, and practices, ultimately leading initiatives and being strategic advisors to address health inequities and improve health outcomes for all members, particularly those facing systemic barriers to access and accessibility. This Intern position will assist the department with help with research, data capturing and working closely with different team members to better optimized public health initiatives. This is a summer internship with up to 35 hours per week in the Summer and the potential to be work on part time (5-15 hours per week) work in the Fall/Spring. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + Analyze and gather information from various sources and groups + Assist with the development of literature reviews, environmental scans, status reports, and project timelines + Create compelling presentations for various audiences + Ability to interact and schedule/coordinate meetings with internal and external groups + Support departmental projects and initiatives **QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education Level:** Must be a student working towards a Masters/Graduate degree in an accredited college or university. **Experience:** Graduate student targeting majors in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Management, Health Informatics, Health Administration; GPA: 3.0 or above. **Required Abilities/Skills:** Demonstrated understanding of health disparities, social drivers of health, and health equity Excellent written and verbal communication skills including assisting with presentations and proposals Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills Willingness to work as part of a team as well as independently Experience using Microsoft Office products, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and the Internet **Salary Range:** $18,720 - $26,000 **Salary Range Disclaimer** The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly. **Department** Health Services **Equal Employment Opportunity** CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. **Where To Apply** Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers **Federal Disc/Physical Demand** Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted. **Sponsorship in US** Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship REQNUMBER: 20826