You’ve invested a lot of time and energy in your education. Now you want the chance to make your mark. We offer challenging opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally. In our programs, you’ll be immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, with the goal of changing health care for the better.
Position Summary
The Medicare Sales Strategy & Enablement Internship experience is an 11-week full-time opportunity that starts on May 24th, 2027, and concludes on August 4th, 2027.
This is a hybrid position with 3 days (generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in the Hartford, CT office location. The other 2 days each week will be working remotely from home, office, or another location of your choice. CVS Health's hybrid work model provides office-based colleagues the ability to flex between working in the office and working from home based on the work you need to accomplish. Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates that qualify.
As a CVS Health Corporate Intern you will participate in:
- Projects that contribute to the success of our business
- Community service activities
- Professional development workshops
- Mentorship and networking opportunities
- Interaction with senior leaders
The hourly rate is $26/hr with 40 hours/week, no work on July 4th (company holiday), and two days of paid leave. Additionally, our corporate interns have an increased likelihood to receive an offer for a future role with CVS Health.
Sponsorship
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This includes participation in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and F-1 Visa programs.
About this Business Area
The Sales Strategy organization within Aetna's Individual Medicare Sales Center of Excellence helps drive the success of Medicare sales and broker engagement initiatives across the country. This team develops programs, tools, and strategies that support brokers, market leaders, and sales professionals in delivering exceptional experiences and helping members understand their healthcare coverage options.
As part of this organization, Aetna Academy serves as a high-visibility training and development program supporting Individual Medicare, Medicare Supplement, and Ancillary products. The team focuses on creating scalable processes, improving program effectiveness, and enhancing learning experiences that help business partners succeed while supporting CVS Health's mission to improve health outcomes and access to care.
You Will Gain Valuable Work Experience and Participate In
- Evaluating business processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and program effectiveness
- Developing project management skills through planning, coordinating, and executing strategic initiatives
- Creating process maps, standard operating procedures, and reusable tools that support operational excellence
- Exploring the responsible use of AI technologies to automate workflows and improve business processes
- Analyzing program performance metrics and broker engagement data to identify trends and opportunities
- Supporting the development of executive-ready presentations, communications, and business recommendations
- Collaborating with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to support training, learning, and performance initiatives
- Gaining exposure to sales strategy, sales enablement, operations, analytics, and organizational effectiveness practices
Required Qualifications
- Meet educational requirements (see Education section)
Preferred Qualifications
- Have demonstrated leadership experience. Examples include: active roles in student or social organization activities, sports, or school or work-related projects
- Have internship, work, or project experience in a related field
- Show strong written and verbal communication skills
- Have an interest in obtaining a full-time position within CVS Health upon graduation
- Demonstrated interest or experience in process mapping and process improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or ChatGPT and an understanding of responsible AI usage
- Experience with project management principles, organizational tools, or process improvement initiatives
- Data analysis, reporting, or dashboard development experience
- Experience creating presentations, training materials, or learning resources
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple teams and functions
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, professionalism, and problem-solving skills
Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree
- Have an anticipated graduation date between September 2027 and June 2028
- Have a major relevant to the position such as Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communications, Organizational Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Analytics, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$26.00 - $26.00
Whether in our pharmacies or through our health service offerings, we are pioneering a bold new approach to total health care. As health care innovators, we are making quality care affordable, accessible, simple and seamless. We await your fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the unique contributions you will make to our organization.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
