Wellness Intern (Spring 2027)

Oriana House, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oriana House, Inc. is seeking a part-time internship to assist in designing and implementing comprehensive wellness programs that support mental, physical, financial, spiritual and social well-being for employees.

You will help manage FitThumb, coordinate events, and prepare educational materials for the Wellness Calendar. You will collaborate with Human Resources to align initiatives with organizational goals, analyze outcomes, and report results for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student in good academic standing or a recent graduate (within one year) majoring in Public Health, Exercise Science, Public Administration, Human Resources, or related fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and address problems and complaints professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and executing comprehensive wellness programs to promote mental and physical, financial, spiritual and social well-being that enhances the well-being of employees.
• Assist in the management of the Agency Wellness Portal, FitThumb.
• Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly wellness events on FitThumb.
• Research data, prepare handouts/materials, use scheduling tools, and coordinate events to ensure effective wellness program delivery.
• Develop and promote wellness programs through flyers, emails, newsletters, and website content using tools like Canva and Outlook.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Problem solving

Learning ability

Education

Public Health / Exercise Science / Public Administration / HR related field

Tools

Canva

Outlook

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and executing comprehensive wellness programs to promote mental and physical, financial, spiritual and social well-being that enhances the well-being of employees.
• Assist in the management of the Agency Wellness Portal, FitThumb.
• Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly wellness events on FitThumb.
• Research data, prepare handouts/materials, use scheduling tools, and coordinate events to ensure effective wellness program delivery.
• Develop and promote wellness programs through flyers, emails, newsletters, and website content using tools like Canva and Outlook.
• Provide monthly educational information aligned with the Wellness Calendar to employees.
• Evaluate program initiatives, analyze outcomes, report results, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Participate as a member of the Agency Wellness Committee.
• Assist in managing the Agency Wellness e-mail box in an effective and timely manner.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the wellness program.

Essential Functions

• Assist in developing the strategic vision for health and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and other departments to integrate wellness initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Manage wellness program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Promote awareness and participation in wellness programs through various engagement strategies.
• Use data analytics to assess program impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners for wellness services.
• Provide educational resources and materials to encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Track and report on wellness program metrics and goals.

Required Qualifications

• Must have the cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem solving, and comprehending.
• Must be a college student in good academic standing or a recent graduate (within one year) majoring in Public Health, Exercise Science, Public Administration, Human Resources, or related fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and address problems and complaints professionally.

Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

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