IT Student Intern

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join one of Columbia’s largest technology employers for our 2026 Summer Internship! This is an exciting opportunity to gain real-world, technical experience and the first step towards building a long lasting, stable career after graduation. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) in Columbia, SC from May 18 – August 7. You must be able to work on-site 3-5 days/week in Columbia throughout the 12-week internship. Description Description Position Purpose: Working with your assigned team, the IT Student Intern will embark on a professional development journey, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Your responsibilities will evolve based on the needs of the department and your growing expertise. Working under direct supervision, you’ll be tasked with entry-level assignments while concurrently learning professional-level tasks related to IT/Computer Science. What You’ll Do: Training, tasks, and technologies you’ll use will vary based on the area you are assigned. Some of the I/S areas our interns will work in include application development, application/system support, hardware/workstation support, infrastructure/network administration, project management, security and compliance, etc. You will participate in a variety of volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions to learn more about the healthcare insurance industry, BlueCross, the I/S division, Columbia, and our post-graduate IT training program (ELTP).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours earned in the field of Computer Science or other IT-related majors and must be currently enrolled in college and working towards obtaining a 4-year degree in Computer Science or other IT-related majors.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Analytical or critical thinking skills.
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
Good planning and multi-tasking skills.
Strong listening skills and the ability to follow directions and ask questions to ensure a productive internship.
Microsoft Office.
Please attach a copy of your current transcript when you apply. An unofficial version is fine. No screenshots or photos.