CW Community Relations Intern – North LA

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana • Monroe, LA

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About The Position

We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities. We invite you to apply for a career with Blue Cross. Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions. What You’ll Be Doing Work in the CRM system to manage event details and track information Use Outlook to monitor communication, respond to emails, and send calendar reminders Learn how to pull and enter information in SmartSimple (the team’s CRM) Review and verify corporate sponsorship applications using tools such as: Community Impact portal Louisiana Secretary of State database IRS tax-exempt status search GuideStar nonprofit profiles Coordinate and attend sponsored events, distribute giveaways, and support onsite event needs (may include setting up tents or other equipment) Communicate with nonprofits to schedule calls, meetings, and event logistics Draft monthly emails to recruit volunteers for community initiatives Who We’re Looking For Education Junior or Senior undergraduate student, or a graduate student Preferred fields of study include: Business, Marketing, Communications, Kinesiology, Public Administration, Political Science, Health Promotion/Education, Health Administration, Public Health, Human Services, or another related field GPA Preferred: 3.0+, Minimum: 2.5 cumulative GPA Experience Prior work experience or exposure in related fields is a plus Skills & Experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Strong relationship building skills with both internal and external partners Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills Comfortable handling multiple priorities at once Strong written and verbal communication abilities What Will Help You Succeed Positive energy and a willingness to learn Self-motivated and proactive Adaptable in a fast changing work environment Team oriented and collaborative Interest in community engagement, nonprofits, or public health #LI-DNI An Equal Opportunity Employer All BCBSLA EMPLOYEES please apply through Workday Careers. PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI) Additional Information Please be sure to monitor your email frequently for communications you may receive during the recruiting process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those most qualified will be contacted. To monitor the status of your application, please visit the "My Applications" section in the Candidate Home section of your Workday account. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact [email protected] for assistance. In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, Blue Cross encourages the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana performs background and pre-employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner. Additionally, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is a Drug Free Workplace. A pre-employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results. Company Mission To improve the health and lives of Louisianians. Company Vision To be the market leader that delivers unsurpassed value to our customers through partnerships across the healthcare system. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is incorporated as Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity company and is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is licensed to sell products only in the state of Louisiana.

Requirements

• Junior or Senior undergraduate student, or a graduate student
• Preferred fields of study include: Business, Marketing, Communications, Kinesiology, Public Administration, Political Science, Health Promotion/Education, Health Administration, Public Health, Human Services, or another related field
• GPA Preferred: 3.0+, Minimum: 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Prior work experience or exposure in related fields is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Strong relationship building skills with both internal and external partners
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities at once
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Positive energy and a willingness to learn
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Adaptable in a fast changing work environment
• Team oriented and collaborative
• Interest in community engagement, nonprofits, or public health

Responsibilities

• Work in the CRM system to manage event details and track information
• Use Outlook to monitor communication, respond to emails, and send calendar reminders
• Learn how to pull and enter information in SmartSimple (the team’s CRM)
• Review and verify corporate sponsorship applications using tools such as: Community Impact portal Louisiana Secretary of State database IRS tax-exempt status search GuideStar nonprofit profiles
• Coordinate and attend sponsored events, distribute giveaways, and support onsite event needs (may include setting up tents or other equipment)
• Communicate with nonprofits to schedule calls, meetings, and event logistics
• Draft monthly emails to recruit volunteers for community initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern