Public Affairs & Caring Foundation Internship

Do you have a passion for helping people and a desire to work with a foundation that is dedicated to shaping a healthier North Dakota? If you answer yes, then an internship with Blue Cross Blue Shield Caring Foundation may be the right fit for you!

Overview of the Internship:

• Assist and support the public affairs and BCBSND Caring foundation staff
• Create and assist with research
• Support execution of short and long-term project strategy initiatives
• Prepare presentation materials for employee meetings and forums
• Support administrative needs
• Complete other special projects as assigned
  We are looking for candidates that have a strong desire to learn along with professional drive, detailed oriented, ability to multitask, can work independently and in a team setting. Looking for candidates who have a passion for the community and bettering the health and well-being of others. Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft office products is preferred.
  
  
  
  The Intern position is a formal training/development position with specific responsibilities within a defined functional area. Each intern has an individual work plan outlining specific duties and projects for the duration of the internship as well as overall goals for the internship period. A designated mentor will provide supervision, guidance and support.
  
  Essential Functions
  

• Job responsibilities are outlined in an individual work plan for each intern position; however, assignments will generally include the following types of job duties:
  • Researching or gathering information in support of other staff or projects.
  • Reviewing and summarizing data.
  • Verifying the accuracy of information, reconciling data and identifying inconsistencies.
  • Developing spreadsheet(s) or database file(s), inputting data and identifying trends.
  • Preparing draft presentation material.
  • Creating content or preparing informational material for internal or external clients.
  • Assisting in or resolving client issues of a standard nature.
  • Assisting in planning events or program rollout.
  • Participating in training activities.
• Demonstrates professional workplace behaviors, is punctual and presents an appropriate appearance. Respects company policies and demonstrates ethical conduct.
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communication (Verbal/Written)

Basic

Attentiveness and Listening Skills

Basic

Attention to Detail and Accuracy

Basic

Research and Data Analysis

Basic

Initiative and Creativity

Basic

Collaboration

Basic

Education Requirements

Required: High School Diploma/GED

Preferred: Associate's

Field(s) of Study: Currently completing post-secondary studies in specified field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; preferably has completed 2 years at the college/university level. Student majoring in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or Journalism is preferred.

Experience Requirements

Required: N/A

Preferred: Minimum of 6 months

Experience Details: No minimum experience is required; intern must have computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) and must be able to use computer for research activities.

*Candidates will need to submit college transcript upon request

OTHER INFORMATION

Job Posting Policy 6.05

New employees with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota will be eligible to apply for positions within their assigned department after successfully completing a 90-day review. For positions outside your department, you must attain a minimum of six months of service before you can apply.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individual with Disabilities, as well as Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.

For questions, please email careers@bcbsnd.com

This job posting will be closed 02/22/2019 at 8:00AM CST. No further applications will be considered.