Below is a description of an interesting and quite valuable HR internship at Blue Cross of RI. This an unpaid internship but it will qualify for 3 credits (with enrollment in the internship course). If you get this internship, get in touch with Professor Griffin who will get you enrolled.
Resumes should be sent to Jennifer Pierce-Durot email:
Jennifer.Pierce-Durot@bcbsri.org
Description of the company including the mission, location, sales and market coverage. Please include your web URL (if you have it):
https://www.bcbsri.com/BCBSRIWeb/index.jsp
500 Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
BCBSRI has been providing superior health insurance to Rhode Islanders for more than 70 years. The state’s leading health insurer, BCBSRI covers more than 600,000 members. As the company works to support the national and local laws of health reform, one thing is certain: BCBSRI is committed to helping Rhode Islanders meet their healthcare needs by positively impacting both the quality and cost of healthcare in the state.
BCBSRI Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide our members with peace of mind and improved health by representing them in their pursuit of affordable, high-quality healthcare.
Primary duties and responsibilities: HR Intern Job Description attached
What will the student learn from this experience (list 4 or 5 learning objectives)?
This position contributes to the success of Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI by developing and enhancing human capital and capacity through on-the-job
experiential learning and support of the training, recruitment, employee relations, and compensation and benefits functions of the human resources department and to stimulate interest in a career in the field of human resources.
Job Title: HR Intern
Academic preparation of the student required (graduate, senior, junior, courses taken, GPA, etc.):
A Junior or Senior year student (in good academic standing, 3.0 GPA and above) seeking a Bachelor's Degree or matriculating status from four-year college or university in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
Skills required:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, and Word
General computer proficiency
Knowledge of general mathematical principles, including ratios and percentages
Good presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse employee population
Computer, typing, keyboard, and Internet skills are essential
Ability to work independently
Ability to collect, analyze, and organize large amounts of data
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Hours of work: Flexible (Core business hours are typically 8:00am-4:30pm)
Start and end dates: ASAP
Jennifer Pierce-Durot, PHR, RCC, HCS
Manager, Human Resources Business Partners
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rhode Island
500 Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-459-5951
