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 us.
Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.
Applicants must be authorized to work for Louisiana Blue in the United States without employer-sponsored immigration support. Louisiana Blue will not provide current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship or other immigration support for this opportunity, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, E-3, TN, or J-1 sponsorship or F-1 OPT/STEM OPT/CPT support. Applicants who would require such sponsorship or employer support during their employment should not pursue this opportunity.
Job Duties:
The Community Relations Intern will assist with the coordination and promotion of programs and activities in community relations and the BCBSLA Foundation to support health in communities across Lafayette. Duties include:
Work in Microsoft Excel (managing event details) and Outlook (checking emails and sending out calendar reminders about events)
Learn how to pull and enter information in Blackbaud Gifts, our CRM for corporate sponsorships.
Access community impact, Secretary of State verify, IRS Tax Status verify, and Guidestar verify all incoming corporate sponsorship applications for the Lafayette area.
Coordinate and attend sponsored events and hand out giveaways and marketing material for Blue Cross. It also may include hauling 10x10 tents and other large items.
Communicate with nonprofits to help setup phone calls, meetings, and events.
Draft monthly emails to recruit volunteers
Interns will be reimbursed for gas expenses to events outside of the Lafayette area
Required Qualifications:
· Degree program(s) / Current Status: Pursing a Bachelor's Degree in any field is required. Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Kinesiology, Public Administration, Political Science, Health Promotion/Education, Health Administration, Public Health, Health and Human Services or related field is preferred.
· Cumulative GPA: 3.0 preferred; 2.8 minimum cumulative GPA.
· Relevant Experience: Work experience or previous exposure in degree fields is preferred.
Other Qualifications:
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Knowledge of Microsoft Access is a plus.
Strong ability to build relationships internally and externally is necessary.
Must have strong organizational and analytical ability, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently...
Must have good energy and willingness to learn. Self-motivated, adaptable to a changing work environment and team-oriented.
Current students must be able to work 15 – 20 hours per week during their Spring and Fall semesters and 30 -40 hours per week during the Summer. Recent graduates must be able to work 30 – 40 hours per week year round.
Must be able to commute to/provide your own housing in Lafayette, LA.
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Additional Information
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If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact recruiting@bcbsla.com for assistance.
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