Emerging Talent Programs & Communications Intern (Undergraduate - Summer 2026)

Centene Corporation

1d • Remote

About The Position

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as an Intern at Centene. During this 12-week program, you'll learn more about Centene and how we're transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. Position Purpose: Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business. Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Please note this position is remote. This role is intentionally designed to support the 2026 Emerging Talent priorities by: strengthening how we communicate with interns, leaders, and alumni across the full lifecycle, creating scalable, reusable program assets (not one-off work), and formalizing an Experiential Learning / Co-Op playbook so we can expand beyond the summer intern model in a structured way. The internship is fully project-based with two clear capstones: 1. a repeatable Emerging Talent communications and engagement system (template library). 2. an Experiential Learning & Co-Op scaling playbook that leaders can easily understand and adopt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business.
• Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities
• Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects
• Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry
• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules.
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.
• Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
• Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
• Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED