Corporate Social Responsibility Intern - Summer 2026

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is dedicated to serving the health and well-being of Rhode Islanders. The intern will assist in advancing organizational social responsibility initiatives, programming, and events while providing administrative support to the team.


Responsibilities

  • Gain experience to all facets of corporate social responsibility, while supporting department operations
  • Attend department and committee meetings as related to the work
  • Assist team with event logistics, from ideation to planning and execution
  • Represent BCBSRI at community-based events in a professional manner
  • Assist with researching market trends and best practices in the evolving field of corporate social responsibility
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

  • A passion for employee engagement, social impact, content creation, program development
  • Project management skills
  • Written and verbal communications skills
  • Time management skills
  • Strong PC-based/software skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Ability to collect and organize data
  • Ability to work well independently and in groups
  • Ability to meet established time and quality standards
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Assist with student-loan repayment
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Programs that support your mental health and well-being
  • Competitive pay
  • Bonuses
  • Investment plans
  • Additional paid time to volunteer

Company Overview

  • At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), we know that health is more than what happens at the doctor’s office. It was founded in 1939, and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.bcbsri.com.

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