About the role#
The Community Affairs Undergraduate Intern role provides hands-on experience in community engagement, employee volunteerism, and corporate social responsibility. You will work with the Community Affairs team to support strategic partnerships and help strengthen community relationships. This internship is designed to build professional skills through direct exposure to community affairs programming and project management.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of community and employee engagement initiatives.
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Community Affairs department.
- Conduct research and prepare reports, including recommendations for future projects.
- Develop communications materials to support program goals.
- Coordinate and provide support for community events.
- Analyze program results to help drive community-focused business objectives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program, either full or part-time.
- Progress toward a degree in Business Administration, Management, Nonprofit Management, Government Affairs, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Ability to work independently in the United States, as visa sponsorship is not provided.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, part-time internship for Summer 2027.
- The position is located on-site in Buffalo, New York.
About Highmark Health
Highmark Health is a nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh that provides health insurance, care delivery, and population health management. The company operates across Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and New York, while serving customers in all 50 states. It manages a diverse range of health services including dental and reinsurance solutions. The organization employs over 16,000 people and reported consolidated revenues of 32.4 billion dollars for 2025.
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