College Intern - Innovation & AI Cohort - Fall 2026 (Multiple Openings)

Fall 2026 paid co-op/internship for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship, attend development workshops, and network. Housing is not provided.

About the role

The Fall Innovation & AI Interns will support the development of an enterprise AI-powered Appeals & Grievances solution in partnership with the Advocacy organization. This initiative aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce administrative burden, accelerate decision-making, and scale AI capabilities across core healthcare operations. The project focuses on transforming a highly manual, document-intensive workflow into a streamlined, AI-assisted process supporting intake, case preparation, clinical review, decision support, and member communications.

Current work by the Summer 2026 Innovation & AI cohort has identified opportunities to enhance case review and decision support, with expansion into upstream intake, routing, case preparation, and downstream notification workflows. Interns will work with a mentor on key strategic projects, deliver a presentation at the completion of the internship, and may perform a broad range of technical or non-technical business-related tasks based on business needs and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of an AI-powered Appeals & Grievances solution.
• Work with a mentor on strategic projects and varying assignments based on business needs and qualifications.
• Perform technical and/or non-technical tasks across a range of business-related projects.
• Create and deliver a presentation at the completion of the internship.
• Adhere to company mission, values, and code of conduct.
• Maintain member privacy in accordance with corporate policies.
• Demonstrate high standards of integrity and uphold company values.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma with proof of continuous college enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Good academic standing.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work while sitting and/or standing at a workstation for three or more hours at a time.
• Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or trainings as needed.

Qualifications

Desired majors include Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or similar degree programs.

• Preferred skills or experience with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Databricks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and deliver high-quality work.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to establish good working relationships with peers.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Experience using a desktop computer in a professional environment and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to work, displaying creativity and flexibility.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of skills and team functioning.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and on intra- and inter-departmental teams.

Pay

Compensation ranges:

• Level I: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
• Level II: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Actual salary will vary based on factors including budget, prior experience, knowledge, skill, education, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Group health and/or dental insurance.
• Retirement plan participation.
• Wellness program.
• Paid time away from work and paid holidays.

Remote work opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis.