Intern - Wellness (Finance)
POSITION TITLE: Intern - Wellness (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8093
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
LOCATION: WELLNESS ANNEX & UTILITIES SERVICE CENTER
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $15.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 4/24/2025.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Wellness Program Intern will work with the Wellness Team to implement City-wide wellness programming. Interns will engage in needs assessments; program development and program implementation. Interns will assist with administrative roles associated with the development and implementation of our City-wide Wellness Program. Interns will also help maintain the internal Wellness website on SharePoint, Wellness e-newsletters, and various other communication tools. Interns may also assist with large wellness programs and projects such as health screenings, and the Well Days Incentive Program.
Note to Applicants: This position is for the summer semester, May - August 2025.
LOCATION: 214 Howes St, Wellness Annex &700 Wood Street, Utilities Service Center.
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
- Assist with program marketing
- Plan and implement a multi-week incentive program
- Assist with planning and conducting large wellness events
- Work with City departments on their wellness needs.
- Maintain the Wellness website
- Conduct fitness room orientations and stretch sessions
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
EXPECTATIONS
- Excellent customer service skills including the ability to precisely articulate complex information to others in an ethical and respectful manner.
- Excellent public relations and communication skills including the ability to interact and work effectively and courteously with people from varying social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
- Interest in helping employees improve their health and wellbeing
- Schedule is flexible based on the student's schedule
- Occasional early morning and evening hours
- 30-40 hours per week
Required:
Completed Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science or equivalent experience
BENEFITS TO INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Valuable learning opportunity observing the operational functioning of the City's Wellness Program and HR Department
- Development of customer service skills.
- Academic credit available when all criteria are met.
- Limited access to City personal and professional development opportunities.
- Access to City job application system and select volunteer opportunities.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
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POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.JOB SUMMARYThe Wellness Program Intern will work with the Wellness Team to implement City-wide wellness programming. Interns will engage in needs assessments; program development and program implementation. Interns will assist with administrative roles associated with the development and implementation of our City-wide Wellness Program. Interns will also help maintain the internal Wellness website on SharePoint, Wellness e-newsletters, and various other communication tools. Interns may also assist with large wellness programs and projects such as health screenings, and the Well Days Incentive Program.
Note to Applicants: This position is for the summer semester, May - August 2025.
LOCATION: 214 Howes St, Wellness Annex & 700 Wood Street, Utilities Service Center.
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES Assist with program marketing Plan and implement a multi-week incentive program Assist with planning and conducting large wellness events Work with City departments on their wellness needs. Maintain the Wellness website Conduct fitness room orientations and stretch sessions
