Wellness Intern (Spring 2027)

Oriana House•Akron, OH

12d

About The Position

The Wellness Intern assists with designing, delivering, and evaluating employee wellness initiatives covering mental, physical, financial, spiritual, and social well-being. The role supports the Agency Wellness Portal, FitThumb, and helps facilitate wellness events and provide employees with educational resources. The intern also contributes to program communications, data analysis, budgeting, vendor coordination, and efforts to align wellness initiatives with organizational goals. The position participates in the Agency Wellness Committee and helps manage the Agency Wellness email inbox. The successful candidate is a college student in good academic standing or a recent graduate (within one year) in a relevant field, with Microsoft Office proficiency, strong communication and multitasking skills, and the ability to provide professional customer service. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Oriana House Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Must be a college student in good academic standing or a recent graduate (within one year).
Must be majoring in Public Health, Exercise Science, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and address problems and complaints professionally.
Must have the cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, integrating information for decision making and problem solving, and comprehending.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing and executing wellness programs promoting employees’ mental, physical, financial, spiritual, and social well-being.
Assist in managing the Agency Wellness Portal, FitThumb.
Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly wellness events on FitThumb.
Research data, prepare handouts and materials, use scheduling tools, and coordinate events to support wellness program delivery.
Develop and promote wellness programs through flyers, emails, newsletters, and website content using tools such as Canva and Outlook.
Provide employees with monthly educational information aligned with the Wellness Calendar.
Evaluate program initiatives, analyze outcomes, report results, and recommend improvements.
Participate as a member of the Agency Wellness Committee.
Assist in managing the Agency Wellness email inbox effectively and promptly.
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 and ensure cost-effectiveness.
Promote awareness and participation in wellness programs through engagement strategies.
Use data analytics to assess program impact and support continuous improvement.
Collaborate with external vendors and partners for wellness services.
Provide educational resources and materials that encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Track and report wellness program metrics and goals.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the wellness program.