Responsibilities & Qualifications

CareFirst is looking for someone who is a self-starter and can work independently with little direction.  This position may include the following duties: Analyze market and segment competitors.  Market research on segments and products within the CareFirst geographic region.  Understand insurance products in-depth.  Formulate excel spreadsheets and calculate comparisons.  Create graph and charts to demonstrate marketing strategy.  Create PowerPoint presentations.  Attend meetings.  The intern is an integral member of the Product/Segment Management Team.

CareFirst is looking for someone who can commit to at least three days per week (up to 20 hours) during the spring semester, full-time is preferred in the summer.

Must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or university at either the junior/senior level, either at the graduate or undergraduate level
GPA of 3.25 or above
Majors:  Marketing, Business, or related field
Intermediate to advanced skills using MS Office applications (PowerPoint and Excel) and on-line, internet/intranet tools and search engines
Strong analytical and information organization skills are essential
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks
Analytical skills are critical.  Must have an excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.

Preferred:  An interest in healthcare.

Department:  Marketing

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and ADA compliant

Please apply via www.carefirst.com/careers before January 21, 2012. Job ID #: 4566