Project Coordination Intern - Summer MD, DC, VA; Remote

Resp & Qualifications

MD/DC/VA/DE Only

Care Firsts Strategic Growth division is accepting internship applications for our Summer 2026 program, spanning the companys marketing and communications, commercial sales, government programs, federal employee program, and strategic enablement functions. Through this internship program you will join a small team of driven, optimistic individuals seeking to improve healthcare - for our members and the world bining diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, life experiences, and skillsets we seek to be a proactive agent of meaningful change.

We are not just reimagining healthcare for the future, we are actively transforming the way it is delivered, supported, and experienced today. We are looking for like-minded individuals who both share our mission of improving healthcare and remain humbled (if undaunted) by scale of the challenge. Whether your passion lies in distilling insights from data, crafting inspiring information campaigns, organizing disparate stakeholders to action, charting the course of large organizations, or understanding the risks and opportunities behind new ideas -- we would love to hear from you.

Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield is the Mid-Atlantic regions largest private sector health insurer, serving the healthcare needs of 3.5 million members in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and portions of northern Virginia. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to individuals and groups, as well as state and federal government sponsored plans. As a not-for-profit health plan and the largest healthcare company in the region, Care First is committed to delivering quality, accessible, affordable, and equitable healthcare in all the communities we serve.

The intern position resides within the Process & Support Department. This team is responsible for supporting the Information Technology organization and their clients with navigation change, providing on-going communications, and process update support. Ideal candidates must have knowledge of business administration. An interest in healthcare, business administration, project management, and strong written and verbal communication skills is essential.

Care First runs a year-round internship program. The ideal candidate is someone who can work throughout the year up to 15-20 hours in the Spring/Fall and up to 40 hours in the summer. This is a remote position.

• Assisting and executing tasks associated with the delivery of organizations initiatives.
• Creation of emails, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop and execute communications to internal and external project stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, record outcomes for key action items and follow-ups.
• Identify proactive opportunities for deploying creative communications strategies.
• Maintain internal and external stakeholder information repository (i.e. SharePoint, Salesforce Communities.

Education Level: This position requires an individual working towards at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University.

Experience: Junior or Senior Undergraduate student or Masters student targeting majors in Business Administration, Project Management or Management related degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and online, internet/intranet tools and search engine.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including assisting with reports, manuals and written documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal staff and external clients.
• Strong attention to detail, strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as working with a team, to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated skills with various computer applications/software, particularly those related to the development of documents, web pages, presentations.

Salary Range: $18,720 - $26,000

Salary Range Disclaimer

The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly.

Process and Support Service

Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

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