Summer Student Intern (all majors for Myrtle Beach or Florence, SC) - PGBA

PGBA•Myrtle Beach, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

PGBA, a subsidiary company of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, is hiring summer student interns for 2027. This is a full-time, 12-week internship running from May 17 through August 6, 2027. Interns work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on-site five days a week in Myrtle Beach or Florence, South Carolina, in an office environment. The positions require a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Working under direct supervision, interns gain hands-on experience with a department team. Specific assignments, training, and technologies vary by work area and department needs. Interns maintain information and materials such as documents, spreadsheets, and databases; use systems and tools for research; assist with projects; and follow established procedures. They receive department training, learn departmental processes and industry or field best practices, and help staff with everyday tasks to understand business operations and workflow. Interns may communicate with other company areas and may create, present, or report on area statistics or knowledge gained. They also take part in volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions about the healthcare insurance industry. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and should submit a current transcript with their application; an unofficial transcript is acceptable, but screenshots and photos are not. The employer may prioritize applicants who submit a transcript and candidates with the preferred qualifications. Preferred candidates have earned at least 12 semester hours in their field of study, are currently enrolled in college working toward a four-year degree, and have completed at least two years of academic study (rising junior or senior). Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Potentially relevant areas of study include Communications, Public Health, Business Administration, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Data Science, Marketing, Sales, Healthcare Administration, and Computer Science. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies state a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, and reasonable accommodations. The company participates in E-Verify and complies with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the security clearance required for these positions.
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 multitasking skills.
Strong listening skills and ability to follow directions and ask questions.
Microsoft Office skills.
Applicants are asked to upload a current transcript; an unofficial version is acceptable, but screenshots or photos are not.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 semester hours earned in the applicant’s field of study.
Currently enrolled in college and working toward a four-year degree.
At least two years of academic study completed (rising junior or senior).
Study in an area that may align with internship opportunities, including Communications, Public Health, Business Administration, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Data Science, Marketing, Sales, Healthcare Administration, or Computer Science.
Submitting a transcript with the application; priority may be given to applicants who do so.
Demonstrating the preferred qualifications; priority may be given to candidates who do so.

Responsibilities

Complete department tasks under direct supervision, with assignments evolving according to departmental needs and the intern’s developing expertise.
Maintain department information and materials, which may include documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related items.
Use systems and tools to conduct research and assist with projects as needed.
Follow established procedures and participate in department training to acquire relevant knowledge and skills.
Complete tasks that support learning departmental procedures and applying industry or field best practices.
Communicate with other areas of the company as needed.
Create, present, and/or report on area statistics or knowledge acquired, as applicable.
Assist staff with everyday tasks to learn business operations and workflow.
Participate in volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions about the healthcare insurance industry.