What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Development Intern – 2026 position at Elevance Health?
Location: Richmond, VA. This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
A Corporate Development will be responsible for supporting the Virginia Foster Care Specialty team in youth-directed projects including but not limited to MMS screener data entry, event tracking, community-facing marketing, and job aids to support the on-going team efforts, providing input on lived experience.
The Corporate Development Internship Program is designed to provide participants residing in independent living housing with meaningful exposure to a corporate office environment. The program aims to equip the intern with the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to support their career development. Through structured mentorship, an introduction to corporate culture, and personal development opportunities, the selected candidates will gain both professional and personal growth experiences at a Fortune 20 company to kick-start their careers.
The Corporate Development Internship is a 12 - 16 weeks, full-time program starting in May 2026.
How You Will Make An Impact
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
A Corporate Development will be responsible for supporting the Virginia Foster Care Specialty team in youth-directed projects including but not limited to MMS screener data entry, event tracking, community-facing marketing, and job aids to support the on-going team efforts, providing input on lived experience.
The Corporate Development Internship Program is designed to provide participants residing in independent living housing with meaningful exposure to a corporate office environment. The program aims to equip the intern with the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to support their career development. Through structured mentorship, an introduction to corporate culture, and personal development opportunities, the selected candidates will gain both professional and personal growth experiences at a Fortune 20 company to kick-start their careers.
The Corporate Development Internship is a 12 - 16 weeks, full-time program starting in May 2026.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Gain practical, hands-on administrative experience in a corporate environment
- Build transferable skills applicable to future careers including but not limited to; Data Entry, Marketing, Organizational Support, Corporate Communications
- Develop professional networks and mentorship relationships
- Currently enrolled in an academic program (High school, Associates’, or Bachelor’s degree) at an accredited school, college, or university
- Must be 18 years or older by the start of the internship
- Able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship
- Familiarity with the Virginia Foster Care system
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Possessing a self-motivated, eager to learn, and team-player mindset
- Interest in the Healthcare/Insurance industry
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.