Responsibilities & Qualifications

CareFirst is looking for someone who is a self-starter and can work independently with little direction.  This position may include the following duties: Analyze market and segment competitors.  Market research on segments and products within the CareFirst geographic region.  Understand insurance products in-depth.  Formulate excel spreadsheets and calculate comparisons.  Create graph and charts to demonstrate marketing strategy.  Create PowerPoint presentations.  Attend meetings.  The intern is an integral member of the Product/Segment Management Team.

CareFirst is looking for someone who can commit to at least three days per week (up to 20 hours) during the spring semester, full-time is preferred in the summer.

Must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or university at either the junior/senior level, either at the graduate or undergraduate level
GPA of 3.25 or above
Majors:  Marketing, Business, or related field
Intermediate to advanced skills using MS Office applications (PowerPoint and Excel) and on-line, internet/intranet tools and search engines
Strong analytical and information organization skills are essential
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks
Analytical skills are critical.  Must have an excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.

Preferred:  An interest in healthcare.

Department:  Marketing

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and ADA compliant

Please apply via www.carefirst.com/careers before January 21, 2012. Job ID #: 4566

REU Benefits

• Work closely with a faculty mentor and interact with graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and research technicians.

• Develop through hands-on work and the guidance of experienced researchers an in-depth understanding of the core research skills in Biotechnology.

• Learn about the responsible conduct of research and ethical issues in the biological sciences.

• Receive training on how to write successful graduate school applications.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney is recognized as one of the industry's premier global wealth management firms and is looking for a top UMBC intern this spring semester to start ASAP.
    
    Location:
    Morgan Stanley Smith Barney  LLC
    650 S. Exeter St.
    Suite 1100
    Baltimore, MD 21202
    
    The position is part-time (up to 15-20 hours per week) and PAID.
    
IF INTERESTED, Apply via UMBCworks or send your resume to Christine Routzahn, Director of Internships, by THIS WEDNESDAY at routzahn@umbc.edu.
    
    Position Description: 
    -Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments. 
    -Develop business, financial and analytical skills needed for career in global wealth management and financial services. 
    -Provide marketing and sales support to branches and their teams. 
    -Perform market research. 
    -Gain exposure to wealth management business, products, services and clients’ financial needs. 
    
    Skills Required: 
    -Internships are intended to be positions that are for limited duration, with a maximum duration ten months. 
    -Strong desire to gain further understanding of the global wealth management business. 
    -Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) 
    -Ability to work on a team. 
    -Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret.