[Hiring] Summer 2027 Responsible AI Undergraduate Intern @Highmark Health

Role Description

The Summer 2027 Responsible AI Undergraduate Internship provides students with an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare, ethics, governance, and emerging technology. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of professionals who will help organizations innovate responsibly while ensuring AI solutions are ethical, transparent, secure, and aligned with member trust and healthcare equity.

As a member of Highmark Health’s Responsible AI team, the intern will work alongside experienced professionals to support the responsible development, adoption, and oversight of artificial intelligence across the organization. Participants will gain exposure to rapidly evolving technologies, including generative AI and autonomous AI agents, while learning how organizations balance innovation with ethical considerations, regulatory requirements, security, privacy, and risk management.

The program provides hands-on experience supporting Responsible AI policies, standards, frameworks, research, governance activities, and stakeholder communications. Interns will collaborate with cross-functional partners across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit, Technology, Data, and business functions to better understand how Responsible AI principles are translated into practical organizational processes and controls.

• Researching emerging AI regulations and industry practices
• Supporting the development and maintenance of Responsible AI policies and operational guidelines
• Preparing governance and stakeholder materials
• Analyzing emerging AI risks and considerations
• Developing communications that demonstrate the organization’s commitment to responsible innovation

Through mentorship, research, and cross-functional collaboration, the intern will strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, research, and governance skills while contributing to the responsible advancement of AI within healthcare.

Qualifications

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Philosophy/Ethics, Public Policy, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or another field related to the responsible application of technology

Benefits

• Opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s)
• Hands-on training and experience in the business line
• Exposure to various career opportunities in the business line and related areas
• Preparation for positions in the business

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems
• Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area
• Undertake and/or participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization
• Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability
• Conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action as specifically requested by management
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned