Corporate Social Responsibility Intern (NC Governor’s HBCU Internship Program)

Job Description

At Blue Cross NC, we are committed to making healthcare better for everyone. Our internship program is a cornerstone of our company culture, bringing in fresh perspectives and early-career talent to shape the future of healthcare. During your time with us, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives, work alongside innovative leaders, and make a real impact on our communities. Our hybrid-flex work environment allows you to thrive from home while also connecting in person with your cohort at our Durham campus during key events.  

What You’ll Do

For this internship opportunity we are looking specifically for a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in a North Carolina Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Intern will support volunteer opportunities, develop, and write communications to promote volunteer opportunities (KABOOM!), conduct research around CSR sustainability and other research as needed.  Students with strong communications skills and/or volunteer development experience are strongly preferred. Some travel will be required to the Triangle area for volunteer events.

What You Bring

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior at one of the following North Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) participating in the NC HBCU Governor’s Program - Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, North Carolina Central University or Shaw University in May 2025. 

• The NC Governor's Program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

• You’re available to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks. (May 19 – July 25)

• You will be located in North Carolina during the internship program.  

• Curiosity, drive, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

• Great time management and communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of North Carolina and the nonprofit sector

• Project Management

Compensation 

• Rising Junior/Senior: $21/hr. 

What Our Summer Internship Program Offers     

Your work over the summer will have a lasting impact on our company, our customers, and the communities we serve. You’ll support and lead meaningful projects with passionate people from across our company who care about making a difference.      

Our Summer Internship Program will be primarily virtual in 2025, and offers many opportunities for you to make connections, grow your skillset, and get involved through:      

• Paid internship experience working on meaningful projects

• 16 paid well-being hours, in addition to paid company holidays

• Networking opportunities with senior leaders 

• Onboarding to help you get familiar with health insurance, who we are as a company, and set you up for a successful summer     

• Access to online learning courses and resources to support your development 

• Individual mentoring with company leaders and young professionals

• A cohort-style community where all interns across the company come together to learn, share, and network 

• Experience working at a certified Great Place to Work – enjoy our environment, culture, people, and perks