Government Programs Marketing & Communications Intern - Summer Recruitment MD/DC/VA (Remote)

Resp & Qualifications

CareFirsts Government Programs Marketing and Communications department is accepting internship applications for our Summer 2026 program.Through this internship program you will join a small team of driven, optimistic individuals seeking to improve healthcare - for our members and the world at large. Combining diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, life experiences, and skillsets we seek to be a proactive agent of meaningful change. We are not just reimagining healthcare for the future, we are actively transforming the way it is delivered, supported, and experienced today.We are looking for like-minded individuals who both share our mission of improving healthcare and remain humbled (if undaunted) by scale of the challenge. Whether your passion lies in distilling insights from data, crafting inspiring information campaigns, organizing disparate stakeholders to action, charting the course of large organizations, or understanding the risks and opportunities behind new ideas -- we would love to hear from you.

About the Company:

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the Mid-Atlantic regions largest private sector health insurer, serving the healthcare needs of 3.5 million members in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and portions of northern Virginia. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to individuals and groups, as well as state and federal government sponsored plans. As a not-for-profit health plan and the largest healthcare company in the region, CareFirst is committed to delivering quality, accessible, affordable, and equitable healthcare in all the communities we serve.

Job Description:

This internship is designed to be a 10-12 week full-time opportunity beginning in late May early June and concluding in August 2026. The internship can potentially expand into a year-round opportunity for the right candidate. The program is ideal for a rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student seeking experience and exposure to diverse careers in healthcare. Youll work specifically with our Government Programs Marketing & Communications team who are responsible for collateral and digital communications for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental products. The projects you will be supporting are both collateral and digital (website, email and Relay mobile engagement) for member communications, outreach materials, provider communications, and targeted campaigns. The intern will focus on strategy and communications responsibilities including:

• Supporting member, prospect and sales communications projects for the upcoming plan year.

• Supporting digital communications including website updates, mobile engagement campaigns and email creation.

• Creating PowerPoint presentations and standard operating procedure documentation

• Develop and execute communications to internal and external project stakeholders.

• Attend meetings, record outcomes for key action items and follow-ups.

• Identify proactive opportunities for deploying creative communications strategies.

• Maintain internal and external stakeholder information repository (i.e. SharePoint, Salesforce Communities).

Education Level:

Undergraduate Track : Junior or Senior Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing or other Business-related degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 GPA or above.

Required Abilities/Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to write for different audiences

• Excellent organizational skills

• Project management experience

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Power BI, Adobe suite, Salesforce Marketing Cloud (preferred, not required).

Salary Range Disclaimer

The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly.

Department

Marketing, Communications and Product Development

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

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