Why choose an internship with Wellmark? During our 2027 Summer Internship Program, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in school to meaningful work that supports the team and builds your professional experience. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to the health insurance industry, learn from subject matter experts and leaders, and connect with fellow internship program participants.
If you’re eager to learn, collaborate with others, demonstrate your potential, develop customer-focused solutions, and grow into an exciting career, we hope you’ll consider an internship with us!
What’s Application Development in our Technology Division? At a time when technology is creating new business models, disrupting industries and creating valuable experiences for consumers, our role as technology team members must elevate an organization through innovative transformation, modernized technology and delivery of new business strategies, including an aim to continuously evolve and enhance the customer experience. As an intern, you’ll contribute to real-world projects involving application modernization, user experience, and process improvement.
What projects might I support? Although subject to change, examples of projects you will be contributing to include:
Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark? Review the qualifications below and submit your application if this internship aligns with your skills and interests.
This internship will start in May of 2027, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.
Preferred:
Prior work experience in an office environment or internship
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@wellmark.com
Please inform us if you meet the definition of a "Covered DoD official".
At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources:Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its subsidiaries provide health coverage to more than 2 million members in Iowa and South Dakota. And through the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Wellmark is part of a trusted national network that insures more than 100 million people. That's nearly 1/3 of all Americans.
Wellmark offers flexible benefit designs, competitive prices, and a large selection of providers. Nearly all physicians and hospitals in Iowa and South Dakota participate with Wellmark, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association provides extensive national and international coverage.
*Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association serving Iowa and South Dakota.
