Healthcare Growth & Community Engagement Internship (New York Health Plan) – Summer 2027 (Undergraduate)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY (Purpose of the Job & high-level summary): The Molina Healthcare Internship Program shares an objective to create a stepping stone for students who aim to be professionals and future leaders in the healthcare business profession. Interns are assigned special projects and various other duties that are intended to provide them with valuable professional work experience and industry insight. The purpose of an internship is to develop talent by providing students with experiential learning, formal training and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals and community leaders.

Interns will perform meaningful work alongside talented professionals, gaining insight to Molina’s culture, Mission and Values. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• List of required skills and or desired responsibilities Works closely with other team members and management to develop/maintain/deepen relationships with key business leaders, community-based organizations (CBOs) and healthcare providers, ensuring all efforts are directed towards building stronger communities through improving people’s health and lives, with a focus on growing membership for Molina’s Medicaid and related programs in order to do so.

Supports the Molina approach to addressing health equity and population needs in our local communities by helping connect members to the resources and services they need to support their health and well-being. Schedules, coordinates & participates in activities such as enrollment and community-based events and encourages key partners to participate.. Learns the Molina Healthcare member engagement practices, and where applicable, deliver presentations, attend meetings and distribute educational materials to both members and potential members Identify and promote Molina's programs out in the community and create opportunities for employees to participate.

Preferred Experience

• Must possess clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and ability to develop relationships.
• Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Computer experience including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and experience with internet research.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, should be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher with preference in the following areas - Public Health, Public Service, Marketing, Public Affairs, Public Policy Administration, General Business, Communications
• Able to commit to the full-time, 10-week internship program Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.