Population Health + Wellness Intern

The MJ Companies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The MJ Companies in Phoenix, AZ is offering a Summer 2026 population health internship onsite. This full-time internship (37.5 hours/week) provides hands-on experience in developing population health plans, client communications, and internal resources within a consulting environment.

You will learn how health initiatives, data, and vendor relationships contribute to risk mitigation and cost containment for clients, while supporting strategy execution and event coordination.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise & Wellness, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and executing population health strategies for MJ clientele.
• Develop wellness-focused communications and templates (newsletters, challenges).
• Coordinate wellness events and support vendor research and proposal development.
• Support internal population health initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Client service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise & Wellness, Nutrition, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite)
Internship Dates: Summer 2026 (May-August)
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Compensation: Competitively Paid

Role Overview:

This internship provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in population health and wellness within a consulting environment. You’ll support the development of strategic population health plans, client communications, and internal resources - while learning how population Health initiatives, data, and vendor relationships contribute to risk mitigation and cost containment for clients.

Key Responsibilities

CLIENT WELLNESS STRATEGY

• Assist in creating and executing population health strategies for MJ clientele
• Collaborate on new ideas and improvements to population health initiatives
• Develop wellness-focused communications and templates (e.g., newsletters, challenges)

EVENT & PROGRAM SUPPORT

• Help coordinate and schedule wellness events (e.g., health fairs, biometric screenings, flu clinics, lunch & learns)
• Conduct research on population health vendors and maintain internal vendor database
• Review vendor capabilities and assist in proposal development

INTERNAL POPULATION HEALTH INITIATIVES

• Contribute to development of internal wellness templates and resources
• Support internal process improvements to enhance client deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise & Wellness, Nutrition, or a related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service