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 team to support strategic partnerships and community-focused initiatives across the Western PA region. This role is designed to help you build professional skills through mentorship, project work, and direct exposure to community affairs programming.
What you'll do#
- Support day-to-day operations of the Community Affairs department.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing community and employee engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal business partners and external community organizations.
- Support volunteer programs, community events, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Conduct research and prepare reports, including analyzing program results and making recommendations.
- Develop communications materials and participate in assigned projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Management, Nonprofit Management, Government Affairs/Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Ability to work on-site.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Type: Part-time, paid internship.
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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