2027 Summer Intern - Public Policy (Lansing)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Internship Program offers hands-on work experience for current students seeking to explore the health insurance industry and contribute to meaningful projects.

Interns assist in researching business problems, support leaders on initiatives, and build professional networks while developing skills for a future career at BCBSM.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master's/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student, 3.0 GPA+

Enrolled in college/university or Master’s/PhD program for duration

Tools

Microsoft Office

BCBSM systems

Job description

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands‑on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist management with implementation of solutions.

Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.

Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.

Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.

Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.

Participate in department meetings and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master's/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.