HR / Wellness Program Intern - Summer 2026

Cheekwood • Nashville, TN

6d • $16

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic HR/Wellness Program Intern to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in human resources, focusing specifically on employee wellness, communications, analytics, and event management. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the growth and execution of our internal wellness initiatives, all while handling non-confidential tasks. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in HR, health promotion, public health, or organizational/corporate wellness.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Health Promotion, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A strong interest in employee wellbeing and corporate culture.
• Ability to handle all assigned tasks with professionalism and discretion regarding internal processes.

Responsibilities

• Wellness Program Support and HR/Wellness Event Management Assist in overseeing and promoting existing employee wellness programs, challenges, and initiatives (e.g., fitness challenges, healthy eating campaigns, mental health awareness activities).
• Coordinate and help run wellness events (e.g., scheduling speakers, reserving spaces, managing RSVPs, setting up/tearing down).
• Research and recommend new, engaging, and cost-effective wellness activities and resources to enhance the current program offering.
• Communication and Content Creation Assist with internal communications related to the wellness program, including email announcements, intranet articles, and digital flyers.
• Create engaging content (e.g., articles, tips, quick guides) focused on various aspects of health and wellbeing (physical, mental, financial, social) for internal distribution.
• Manage the internal wellness communication channels to ensure timely and clear delivery of information.
• Data Collection and Program Analytics Assist in collecting and aggregating non-confidential participation data from wellness events and challenges (e.g., number of participants, survey responses on event satisfaction).
• Help prepare reports and dashboards using gathered data to measure program reach and engagement.
• Assist in creating simple post-event surveys and compiling the feedback to improve future initiatives.
• General HR & Administrative Support Research and compile best practices in organizational/corporate wellness and HR trends.
• Assist the HR team with non-confidential administrative tasks related to program tracking and vendor/resource organization.
• Maintain and organize program materials, documentation, and digital resources for benefits and recruiting.

Benefits

• As an employee, you receive a Cheekwood membership, which entitles you to unlimited admission during regular Garden hours and a limited number of free tickets to special events.
• Members also receive discounts, classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Gift Shop.
• Your Cheekwood membership also include reciprocal admission for named members to more than 300 gardens though the American Horticultural Society.
• As an employee of Cheekwood you have free general admission access to various local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern