Summer 2027 Intern-Grand Rapids

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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About The Position

The BCBSM Internship Program is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals and identify and attract future talent. Interns gain practical, hands-on work experience and develop an understanding of the health insurance industry. The program offers meaningful projects, skill development, and opportunities to network with employees throughout the organization, potentially supporting a future career at BCBSM.

The intern assists with research and information preparation to identify business problems, develop recommendations, and support management in implementing solutions. The position supports leaders on projects intended to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, while developing an understanding of BCBSM's business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, and research. The intern also analyzes organizational goals, objectives, and needs and participates in department activities, networking, and community outreach.

Requirements

• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Remain enrolled in a college or university, or a Master's or PhD program, for the duration of the internship.
• Have effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Have excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Have strong communication, organization, curiosity, collaboration, judgment, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills, and the ability to manage changing priorities and summarize information clearly.
• Be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant degree areas include business, marketing, communications, analytics, project management, health administration, and economics.
• Experience with AI tools, data analytics, and presentation development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations, and assist management with implementing solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of BCBSM's business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, and research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities and community outreach to build knowledge of communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events.
• Maintain confidential information to the highest degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed