Benefits Intern (Undergraduate - Summer 2026)

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as an Intern at Centene. During this 12-week program, you'll learn more about Centene and how we're transforming the health of the community, one person at a time.
 

Position Purpose:

• What work will this position perform day-to-day?
  • Review, audit, and catalog existing benefits communications across all channels (email, PDFs, presentations, intranet content, guides, and employee‑facing materials).
  • Identify opportunities to simplify, modernize, and improve employee understanding of benefit offerings.
  • Partner with the Benefits team to draft or enhance educational materials including FAQs, onboarding content, and broader employee education materials.
  • Support development of clear, employee‑friendly messaging around health plans, cost‑sharing, enrollment timelines, and benefit changes.
  • Participate in project meetings, gather stakeholder feedback, and assist with organizing content workflows.

                                                        Core skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Content development and editing
• Analytical and critical‑thinking ability
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred experience:

• Coursework or experience in HR, Communications, Marketing or Business

Location: Can work in any of the 50 US States.
Remote(summer): 40/hrs. a week, 12 week program (May-August2026)
Pay Range :$18-26/hr.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment based.
visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business.

• Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities

• Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects

• Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry

• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act