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Sustainability and Impact Summer Intern (Masters)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
$41,600.00 - $66,561.00
paid time off, 401(k), remote work
United States, North Carolina
Feb 06, 2026
Job Description At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, we are committed to making health care better for all. Our award-winning internship program contributes to our company culture, bringing in fresh perspectives and early-career talent to shape the future of health care. As an intern, you'll contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with innovative leaders, and make a real impact on our communities. Our hybrid-flex work environment allows you to thrive remotely while connecting in person with your cohort at our Durham campus during key events. Program Details Duration: 10-week internship fromMay 18 - July 24, 2026 Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) Work Environment: Hybrid - remote work from the state of North Carolina with onsite events at our Durham campus Residency Requirement: Interns must reside in the state of North Carolina for the duration of the program Experience: Hands-on project work that supports our customers and strengthens communities across North Carolina Mentorship: Interns are paired with a mentor and receive regular feedback to support their development What You'll Do Join the Sustainability & Impact team, where we ensure that Blue Cross NC operates responsibly by aligning business goals with long-term societal and environmental health and wellbeing. As an intern, you'll support our carbon footprint and operational efficiency efforts, gaining exposure to how companies approach long-term goal-setting, account for their greenhouse gas impact in areas such as supply chain, and consider sustainability certifications such as WELL. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to work that drives real change in healthcare. What You Bring Currently enrolled in a degree seeking Graduate (MBA, Masters) academic program, ideally in sustainability or corporate social responsibility Strong curiosity, drive, and ability to work independently and collaboratively Excellent time management and communication skills Bonus Points Experience with data and reporting concepts Prior internship or project experience in sustainability or corporate social responsibility Familiarity with concepts such as carbon footprint and social impact tracking Compensation: Rising Sophomore: $20/hr Rising Junior/Senior $22/hr Masters / JD: $29/hr MBA / PharmD: $36/hr Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $41,600.00 - $66,561.00 Skills Collaboration, Communication, Community Outreach, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Government Program Management, Government Programs, Human Resources (HR), Leadership, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Project Supervision, Public Speaking, Researching, Self Motivation, Taking Initiative, Team Development, Teamwork