Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern - Summer 2024

Who We Are

WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS Health Solutions has been making health care easier for the people we serve for more than 75 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Culture Drives Our Success

WPS' Performance-Based Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an inclusive and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as an investment in our workforce-both current and future-to effectively seek, leverage, and include diverse perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.

From 2021 to 2023, WPS Health Solutions was recognized for several awards:

• Madison, Wisconsin's Top Workplaces
• USA Top Workplaces and the cultural excellence awards for Remote Work and Work-Life Flexibility
• Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® with the further honor of Achievers "Elite 8" winner in the category of Culture Alignment
• DAV Patriot Employer
• VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer
• BBB Torch Award for Ethics from Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin

Role Snapshot

The Internship Program with WPS Health Solutions is comprised of four key components. WPS interns will primarily focus on the responsibilities within their functional areas, as it relates to their respective field of study. In a group setting, interns will collaborate on the "Pay-It-Forward Project" - the development of a resource to be utilized for future program participants. The third component relates to exposure to corporate culture and training to aid in future career successes. At the conclusion of the program, interns will participate in a final presentation for senior executives by showcasing their experience in the program and functional areas.

The DEI team develops strategy and inform innovative, cutting-edge initiatives to make DEI a part of our systems, behaviors, and how we work. Drive a deeper understanding and knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) concepts and the application of best practices through education, business consultation, strategic partnerships, diverse and inclusive people pipeline, and leadership development.

What you will do as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern:

• Administer facets of the day-to-day operations of the various programs and activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Complete project-based tasks to support the overall DEI strategy.
• Craft communications and a continual communication strategy for diversity, equity, and inclusion - including writing articles for the intranet.
• Work with the employee resource groups to assist with diversity, equity, and inclusion program planning and execution.
• Perform demographic data analysis, including trend and correlation analysis. This includes comparison to industry trends.
• Bring energy, sense of humor, and unique talents to everything you do and create an environment where others look forward to working with you to make a difference.

What will I gain from this role?

• Learn a great deal and develop a well-rounded business toolkit that will serve you well wherever you go.
• Serve as an active member of the team that is leading the way in making diversity, equity, and inclusion a natural part of how we work every day.
• Tap into your creativity and passion to drive an employee experience that supports authenticity in the workplace.
• Work with a diverse group of stakeholders who are committed to making healthcare easier and more equitable for those we serve.
• Gain hands-on experience working within a Scrum or Agile framework. We'll teach you how!
• Work in an environment that serves our Nation's military, veterans, Guard and Reserves along with their families.
• Gain valuable experience that aligns with your career goals
• Work in a continuous performance feedback environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be currently pursuing a degree in higher education or recent graduate
• Have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or any degree with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace.
• Top-tier academic performance
• Demonstrated passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through previous paid or volunteer roles.
• Desire to learn and grow, with an openness to making mistakes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical (Excel) and problem-solving skills, and an ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Demonstrated leadership ability and track record of success in team environment.
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with many different activities and projects happening simultaneously.

Remote Work Requirements

• High speed cable or fiber internet
• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
• Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information

This role is open to 100% remote work for this opportunity in the following approved states:

Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

To help strengthen communication, provide a sense of community, and improve the overall remote work experience, the assigned office community based on the position's division is: Shared Services: West Frankfort, Illinois

Benefits

• Innovative, professional, and cognitive development programs

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)