INTERNSHIPS AT UNITEDHEALTH GROUP. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. UnitedHealth Group internship opportunities will provide a hands-on view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. You'll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do. It's the perfect storm. And even better? Join us and you may end up staying for a career in which you can do YOUR LIFE'S BEST WORK.(SM)

Interns in External Affairs have the exciting opportunity to learn about how a Fortune 5 company positions itself with Federal and State governments, policy-makers, and consumers on key health care issues.

HOUSING AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION THIS FULL-TIME INTERN POSITION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING IN JUNE 2020 H1-B AND GREEN CARD SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work across functions and roles within External Affairs to help accomplish key goals of the company
• Attend local briefings and meetings with key stakeholders to gain knowledge and summarize topics for leaders of the company and External Affairs colleagues
• Research, analyze, and share the impact of policies/initiatives on consumers and the company
• Use strong attention to detail and time management skills to organize and plan events and meetings
• Review, edit, and/or write key documents and deliverables for internal and external use
• Interest in learning about the government affairs industry

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors
• Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
• Must be able and willing to navigate the Washington, DC area on a daily basis and potentially travel out of state during the internship
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship is not available for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Health, Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, Public Relations, Law or related field
• Experience organizing/planning events and meetings
• Junior Class Level
• Experience writing, researching, and editing
• Experience working, volunteering, or interning in a health care, policy, research, or public relations setting

CAREERS AT UNITEDHEALTH GROUP. We have modest goals: Improve the lives of others. Change the landscape of health care forever. Leave the world a better place than we found it. Such aspirations tend to attract a certain type of person. Crazy talented. Compassionate. Driven. To these select few, we offer the global reach, resources and can-do culture of a Fortune 6 company. We provide an environment where you're empowered to be your best. We encourage you to take risks. And we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance. We believe the most important is the opportunity to do YOUR LIFE'S BEST WORK.(SM) Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

A Fortune 6 company, we're focused on helping people live healthier lives while making the health system work better for everyone. Here, we seek to empower people with the information, guidance and tools to make personal health choices. We work harder and we aim higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And, at the end of the day, we’re doing a lot of good for more than 142 million people worldwide.