Intern with the Team That Gets to Be There
On the cutting edge of the health care industry, helping Nebraskans in moments of joy, times of hardship and the steps in between. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), our interns support our goal of adding more good, healthy years to people’s lives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your chosen career field while driving our company and community forward.
If you’re a young professional looking to grow your skillset while providing valuable contributions, our paid internships could be a great fit for you. Explore the opportunities available at Team Blue.
Core Objectives
DEVELOPMENT
Our interns participate in weekly seminars during the summer. Past seminars included opportunities to strengthen public speaking skills, engage with executive leadership and hear from internship alumni.
NETWORKING
Our interns develop professional relationships with one another and with team members throughout the company, building a reliable network they can use in their future careers.
INVOLVEMENT
As a local business, we believe it’s our responsibility to take an active role in the community. Our interns join us in being there for Nebraskans by participating in a community service day and through additional opportunities offered company-wide.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re looking to grow professionally and personally, enjoy meeting new people and are a self-starter, you’re a great fit for us. If you value giving back to the community, celebrate people’s differences and enjoy a casual work environment, we’re a great fit for you.
We have paid internship opportunities available throughout the company, including roles in:
- Actuarial Services
- Claims
- Community Engagement
- Data Governance
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Information Services
- Marketing and Communications
We recruit many of our interns at local career fairs. If you see us at a career fair on your college campus, stop by and say hi! We often have current interns and managers available for you to talk to.
We open internship applications twice a year: In the spring and fall. Visit our careers page to check our current listings.
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Many of our interns are from local schools, including Creighton University, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. We welcome interns from other U.S. colleges and universities as well.
The length of each internship depends on BCBSNE’s business needs. Some internships last year-round while others are only for the summer. No matter the length of your internship, you’ll participate in our summer internship program, which features community engagement opportunities, professional development seminars and more.
A lot! Professional development seminars, community engagement outings and relationships with mentors supplement the real-world responsibilities you’ll take on in your role.
Our internship interview process is very straight-forward. It starts with you submitting an online application. Then, candidates will have a phone interview with a recruiter followed by an onsite interview with the hiring manager.*
*Depending on the internship you apply for, there may be additional requirements, like a group interview. The recruiter will walk you through the process.
What Our Team Members Say
“This internship has increased my confidence and given me the experience to resolve problems and become successful in a professional setting.”
2016 – 2020 Intern
“My favorite thing about BCBSNE is the company culture and my colleagues. Everyone here at BCBSNE is incredibly helpful, and I have been able to constantly expand and improve my skillset with their help.”
2020 – 2023 Intern
“I am so appreciative to work on projects that have a real impact on both the business and our members. My team and supervisor have gone above and beyond by setting up meetings with people from across the company, so that I can get a clear understanding of how the company operates.”
2022 – 2023 Intern
From Our Newsroom
The stories at the heart of BCBSNE.
BCBSNE security analyst, a former intern, shares career journey
In 2021, Jesse Hays, an Army reservist, was a few months into basic officer training in Virginia when he received the news he’d been waiting for back home. His full-time position in the Information Services department at BCBSNE was approved.
Intern finds growth at BCBSNE through Avenue Scholars program
“People treat you like you matter,” Savannah Dubord, BCBSNE claims intern, said. “Everyone is so willing to help, and they want you to succeed in what you are doing.”