Summer 2027 Community Affairs Undergraduate Intern

About the Role

The Summer 2027 Community Affairs (Western PA) Undergraduate Intern at Highmark Health offers students practical, hands-on experience in community engagement, employee volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, and strategic community partnerships. This internship aims to develop future business professionals by providing exposure to community affairs programming and stakeholder engagement, contributing to initiatives that positively impact the communities Highmark serves.

Key Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic community and employee engagement initiatives across the Western PA Region.
• Contribute to programs designed to strengthen employee involvement, foster community relationships, and support social impact and community investment goals.
• Collaborate with internal business partners and external community organizations.
• Support volunteer programs, community events, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist with administrative and analytical projects that drive community impact.
• Provide support for the day-to-day operations of the Community Affairs department.
• Participate in projects and initiatives focused on employee and community engagement.
• Conduct research and reporting.
• Coordinate and support events.
• Develop communications materials.
• Analyze program results and make recommendations supporting community-focused business objectives.
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
• Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies.
• Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services.
• Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel.
• Undertake and/or participate in projects and programs to develop professional skills.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives.
• Conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. independently.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Management, Nonprofit Management, Government Affairs/Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.