Summer 2027 Community Affairs (Western PA) Undergraduate Intern

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Community Affairs Undergraduate Intern – Western PA Region provides students with practical, hands-on experience supporting community engagement, employee volunteerism, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and strategic community partnerships. The internship is intended to develop future business professionals through exposure to community affairs programming and stakeholder engagement while contributing to initiatives that benefit the communities Highmark serves. As part of the Community Affairs team, the intern supports the planning, coordination, and execution of community and employee engagement initiatives across the Western PA Region. The role involves collaboration with internal business partners and external community organizations, and exposure to areas such as Community Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility, Nonprofit Partnerships, Government and Community Relations, Employee Engagement, Communications, and Event Management. Through supervised assignments, training, mentorship, project work, and leadership exposure, the intern develops professional, communication, presentation, and organizational skills. Work may include supporting department operations, engagement programs, events, research and reporting, communications materials, and analysis of program results.

Requirements

Full- or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Management, Nonprofit Management, Government Affairs/Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day operating objectives of the Community Affairs department.
Participate in projects and programs focused on employee and community engagement.
Help plan and implement projects, initiatives, and community events.
Coordinate and support events and stakeholder engagement activities.
Conduct research and reporting, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action when requested.
Develop communications materials and analyze program results.
Support administrative and analytical projects that contribute to community impact.
Communicate with colleagues, clients, and internal or external constituencies to plan assignments and resolve day-to-day operational problems.
Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the operating unit.
Perform other related duties as assigned.