Government Relations Student Intern

Government Relations Student Intern

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, 500 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America Req #2000 Monday, September 9, 2024

Please email if you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and / or interview process.

Schedule : Remote, Hybrid, Onsite Compensation : $ $

Jump into the new world of health insurance :

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), our business is healthcare. But our focus is on improving lives. Be part of a team that is large enough to make a difference but small enough to be innovative.

Work in a rapidly changing field. Take a chance to be creative. Move outside the status quo. Shape new ideas with the power of a national brand behind you.

Join others who know diversity is strength :

We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique : age, national origin, citizenship status, perspectives, experiences, physical or mental disability, military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression.

Our diversity strengthens us as an organization and helps us better serve an increasingly diverse Rhode Island population.

Why this job matters :

Assist in developing policy positionson healthcare and health insurance coverage issues facing Rhode Islanders. Explore and research public policy, media, legal, healthcare, and legislative sources.

Write position statements, talking points, memos, and letters.

What you will do :

• Perform research on various policies, proposals, and topics by gathering information through on-line sources and discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collect, record, analyze, and evaluate data and information.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials.
• Complete special projects, tasks, and assignments under general direction.
• Participating in team meetings.

What you need to succeed :

• Complete at least two years of college and working towards degree
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to collect and organize data
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet established time and quality standards

Extras :

• Bachelor’s degree or matriculating status from four-year college or university
• Evidence an interest in policy and research

Location :

BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work / life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role :

• In-office : onsite 5 days per week
• Hybrid : onsite 2-4 days per week
• Remote : onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department : Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Virginia.

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), diversity and inclusion are central to our core values and strengthen our ability to meet the challenges of today's healthcare industry.

BCBSRI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information and gender identity or expression.

The law requires an employer to post notices describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and genetic information and gender identity or expression.

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Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, 500 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
6 days ago