We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities. We invite you to apply for a career with Blue Cross.

Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.

Position Overview:

The Connection and Belonging Intern will support the Connection and Belonging team in advancing inclusive workplace initiatives and community engagement efforts. This internship offers hands-on experience in employee network support, event activation, research, and stakeholder engagement. Interns will gain exposure to corporate Connection and Belonging strategy and contribute to meaningful projects that promote belonging.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Connection and Belonging team with benchmarking and researching best practices related to Employee Networks.
• Support Employee Networks with project coordination and initiative planning.
• Maintain an inventory of identity items and promotional materials.
• Conduct research and analysis as directed by the Workforce Experience Connection and Belonging Director.
• Participate in promotional and business development activities.
• Network and engage with the business community at Chamber and civic events.
• Help activate corporate sponsorships at local nonprofit events.
• Conduct research and respond to business surveys as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field.
• Cumulative GPA: 3.0 preferred; 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to commute to the New Orleans office and attend local events.

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to corporate Connection and Belonging strategy and implementation.
• Experience supporting employee engagement and Employee Network initiatives.
• Opportunities to network with business and community leaders.
• Skills in event planning, research, and stakeholder communication.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• A deeper understanding of impacts culture, branding, and business development make to an organization.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Additional Information

Please be sure to monitor your email frequently for communications you may receive during the recruiting process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those most qualified will be contacted. To monitor the status of your application, please visit the "My Applications" section in the Candidate Home section of your Workday account. 

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact recruiting@bcbsla.com for assistance.

In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, Blue Cross encourages the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free. 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana performs background and pre-employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner.

Additionally, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is a Drug Free Workplace. A pre-employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results.