Summer Student Intern (all majors for Myrtle Beach or Florence, SC) - PGBA
About The Position
PGBA, a subsidiary company of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, is hiring interns for its 2027 Summer Internship in Myrtle Beach or Florence, South Carolina. This full-time, 12-week internship runs from May 17 through August 6, 2027, and requires working on-site five days per week in an office environment, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. Applicants must be U.S. citizens because the positions require a security clearance. Interns work under direct supervision and gain hands-on experience based on their assigned department. Training, tasks, and technologies vary by area. The internship includes department training, work that supports learning departmental procedures and industry best practices, and opportunities to learn about business operations and workflow. Interns may communicate with other company areas, report or present statistics or knowledge gained, and participate in volunteering, networking, presentations, and discussions about the healthcare insurance industry. The company notes that its federal government contracts are subject to Service Contract Act benefit requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship, as required to obtain the security clearance.
- Ability to work on-site five days per week for the full 12-week internship.
Nice To Haves
- At least 12 semester hours earned in the student's field of study, current college enrollment, and progress toward a four-year degree.
- At least two years of academic study completed (rising junior or senior).
- Areas of study that may align with opportunities include Communications, Public Health, Business Administration, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Data Science, Marketing, Sales, Healthcare Administration, and Computer Science.
- Upload a current transcript with the application; an unofficial transcript is acceptable, but screenshots and photos are not. Priority may be given to applicants who upload a transcript.
Responsibilities
- Maintain department information, which may include documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related items.
- Use various systems and tools to conduct research and assist with projects as needed, following established procedures.
- Participate in department training and 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.
- Assist staff members with everyday tasks to learn the business area, company operations, and workflow.
- Participate in volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions to learn about the healthcare insurance industry.
Benefits
- Mentorship and exposure to industry-leading experts.
- Volunteer and networking opportunities.
- Paid holidays during the internship.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.
- Subsidized health plans and dental and vision coverage.
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
- Employee Assistance programs.
- National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
