Part-Time Student Intern, Health Promotion

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-study eligible

Job summary

Health Promotion at Indiana University Bloomington supports student wellbeing through outreach, education, and prevention programs on campus. The Health Promotion Student Intern assists with evidence-informed initiatives, helps plan and promote programs and events, develops materials with Canva and social media, and provides administrative support.

The internship begins January 2027 and is work-study eligible.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at IU Bloomington as undergrad/grad.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in health promotion or wellness programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist health promotion initiatives and campus wellbeing projects.
• Support planning, promotion, and execution of programs and events.
• Create marketing materials using Canva and social platforms.
• Collect participant feedback and help with program evaluation.
• Provide administrative support and coordinate resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative

Organizational skills

Commitment to inclusion

Health promotion knowledge

Education

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at IU Bloomington

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Social media platforms

Job description

HEALTH PROMOTION (BA-HPRO-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Health Promotion is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. We commit to creating and maintaining a welcoming environment where all people are respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter and belong at Indiana University.

Health Promotion at Indiana University-Bloomington supports student success through a holistic and integrated approach to wellbeing. Health Promotion provides a broad range of prevention, education, and intervention services grounded in evidence-based practices, assessment, and evaluation. Core service areas include Substance Use Intervention Services, a Collegiate Recovery Community, Nutrition Services, and Health Education and Outreach, which offers workshops on topics such as mental health, sexual health education, hazing prevention, and alcohol and other drugs prevention. Together, these programs advance student wellbeing and contribute to a healthier, more thriving campus community.

The Health Promotion Student Intern supports campus-wide wellbeing initiatives through outreach, education, program planning, communication, and administrative support. This non-clinical internship provides hands‑on experience in health promotion, student engagement, prevention programming, and wellness education within a university setting.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with evidence-informed initiatives that promote student wellbeing in areas such as mental health, substance use prevention, nutrition, sexual health, stress management, recovery support, hazing prevention and healthy lifestyles.
• Assists with planning, promoting, and implementing health promotion programs and campus events.
• Supports educational outreach efforts including tabling, presentations, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Develops marketing and communication materials using platforms such as Canva and social media.
• Assists with data collection, participant feedback, and program evaluation activities.
• Maintains program records, supplies, and resource materials.
• Collaborates with student organizations and campus partners to support wellbeing initiatives.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Provides general administrative support and completes additional duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Indiana University Bloomington.

SKILLS

Required

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and time management.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all students.
• Knowledge or interest in health promotion, public health, student wellbeing, prevention, or wellness programming.

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, or social media platforms.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. It involves both sedentary work and periods of movement around an office environment and the campus. The person in this position must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position is work-study eligible.

This position will begin working in January 2027 through the academic spring term.

The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies, with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills a person can add to their resume and use in any career path.

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

$14.00 per hour

10-15 hours per week during the academic year, flexible scheduling based on availability and department needs

No more than 29 hours per week across all IU jobs.

This is an academic position with no hours available during the summer break.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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