Summer Community Affairs ) Undergraduate Intern

Company :
Highmark Inc. Job Description :
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Summer 2027 Community Affairs Undergraduate Intern – Western PA Region provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands‑on experience supporting community engagement, employee volunteerism, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and strategic community partnerships.

This internship is designed to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals through direct exposure to community affairs programming and stakeholder engagement while contributing to initiatives that positively impact the communities Highmark serves.

As a member of the Community Affairs team, the intern will play an active role in the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic community and employee engagement initiatives across the Western PA Region.

The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to programs designed to strengthen employee involvement, foster meaningful community relationships, and support organizational goals related to social impact and community investment.

The program provides hands‑on training and exposure to a variety of career opportunities within Community Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility, Nonprofit Partnerships, Government and Community Relations, Employee Engagement, Communications, and Event Management.

Interns will collaborate with internal business partners and external community organizations while supporting volunteer programs, community events, stakeholder engagement activities, and administrative and analytical projects that drive community impact.

Typical responsibilities include providing support for the day‑to‑day operations of the Community Affairs department, participating in projects and initiatives focused on employee and community engagement, conducting research and reporting, coordinating and supporting events, developing communications materials, analyzing program results, and making recommendations that support community‑focused business objectives.

Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day‑to‑day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.

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