About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together finding a better way and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference join us.

Program Duration

Our internship program runs approximately 40 hours per week from June 1st through mid-August.

The Impact You Will Have

This role is crucial as it supports the continuous improvement team within the Operational Excellence function. The intern will help identify support and execute on operational and internal process improvement initiatives centered around creating efficiencies. By working across various cross-functional areas the intern will gain exposure and help with connecting key threads across the organization. This position involves collaborating and coordinating with various project stakeholders including senior management team managers and team members. Additionally the intern may manage small departmental and organizational projects as assigned and support the continuous improvement team with advancing their 2026-2027 roadmap.

Your responsibilities

• Receives guidance and direction on routine or structured work assignments.
• Assists in developing recommendations to solve problems.
• Supports the creation of templates agendas and relevant execution/delivery materials.
• Partners with departments or business areas to identify needs and prioritize activities based on provided timelines. May update project plans timelines and deliverables.
• Participates in department and project planning/organizational activities.
• Assists in coordinating projects and related activities to ensure work progresses on schedule.
• May prepare presentations to report findings or provide status updates to supervisors or project leaders.
• Actively engages in and documents discussions during assigned workgroups committees and project meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To be considered for this internship candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an educational program for the duration of the internship.
• Completed at least one year (2 semesters or credits equivalent) by the start of the internship.
• Undergraduate student currently enrolled as a junior or senior.
• Majoring in Public Health Business Healthcare Management Industrial Engineering w/interest in business consulting or related fields.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail orientated mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong verbal written and presentation communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Receptive to feedback and applies learnings.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment including being on-site at least 2 days per week.

Preferred

• Interest in process improvement and project management.
• Coursework or experience in process/quality improvement.
• Ability to problem solve and be agile.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft skills (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams Visio).
• Interest in business healthcare/insurance consulting.
• Ability to collect and analyze data organize and share findings.
• Self-starter seeking out and creating opportunities for improvement in the organization.
• Ability to be innovative and find ways to incorporate learnings/resources to projects.
• Strong work ethic.
• Familiarity with LEAN/Six Sigma Methodologies.

Perks of Interning at Blue Cross

Real project impact

Dive into meaningful projects that matter. Your contributions will shape our success and youll see the tangible results of your work.

Enterprise-wide network

Connect with individuals across the organization. Develop relationships learn from diverse perspectives and expand your professional network.

Continuous learning

Every day is a chance to learn. On-the-job experiences will sharpen your skills accelerate your growth and drive your career forward.

Additional benefits include

• Planned personal and professional development events.
• On-site café with breakfast lunch and grab-and-go options.
• Free parking.
• Business-casual attire.
• On-site fitness center.
• Hybrid environment.

Role Designation

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships creativity and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position including skills ability and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401k

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply please contact us at:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.