What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern - Inclusion & Diversity position at BCBSM Career Section?
Who is BCBSM?
- We provide health coverage to more people in MI than any other insurance company
- We have a social mission to improve the health of MI residents and donate millions every year to improve MI communities
- We are a non-profit and frequently volunteer in Detroit
- Just because we are a non-profit, doesn’t mean we’re small. Our annual revenue is more than $35 Billion
Interns are important to us, and you’ll find opportunities for:
Real work experience
You will be doing work that a full-time employee would do. You’ll be part of the team, so there isn’t a typical day. You’ll be working on whatever problem they are trying to solve.
Professional Development & Networking
We have around 150 students in our summer program each year. Those connections are what will help you get future jobs. We provide lots of opportunities for you to meet up with them to build relationships.
Community Involvement
As a non-profit we believe strongly in giving back to the community. Interns can act as consultants for local non-profits to help solve some of their challenges.
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.
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.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
The internship program is a 12-week full-time position (40 hours per week). The program begins Monday, May 19th and ends Friday, August 8th, 2025. This position is a hybrid role and is located in Detroit, MI.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
