Wellness Specialist Intern- 12 Month Full-Time Paid Internship

Wellness Specialist Intern

12-Month Full-Time Paid Internship
Work Hours: Flexible schedule, 40 hours/week between 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday-Friday

About the Role

The Wellness Specialist Intern supports the Total Rewards Operations Manager in delivering wellness services to Church workforce members, with primary responsibility for managing the onsite wellness center and supporting local departments and teams. You'll handle the day-to-day operations of the wellness center while also implementing wellness strategies for local teams and departments. You will deliver workshops, provide one-on-one health and fitness consultations, and ensure Church employees have the resources and follow-up support they need to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

This role emphasizes facility management, program delivery, and implementation support. While the Total Rewards Operations Manager provides strategic direction and initial consultation to department leaders, you'll focus on execution by managing the wellness center operations, delivering engaging workshops and coaching sessions, and maintaining ongoing relationships with local teams and departments. You'll also support the Global Wellness Specialist Intern with their international outreach responsibilities as needed, giving you exposure to both local and global wellness programming.

Key Responsibilities

Wellness Center Operations

• Manage daily operations of the onsite wellness center in the Church Office Building, including facility maintenance, equipment management, and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment
• Welcome employees warmly, orient them to the facility, and demonstrate proper equipment use
• Provide staff presence for potential medical emergencies and patron assistance
• Coordinate with facilities team on maintenance needs for showers, changing rooms, and our third-party vendor for equipment
• Instruct group exercise classes including circuit training, strength training, and stretching

Programming & Content Delivery

• Lead workshops and wellness courses on topics such as stress and energy management, nutrition, work-life balance, mental health, sustainable weight loss, and health management for local teams and departments
• Deliver engaging health and wellness content including education resources, workshop materials, courses, articles, and handouts
• Develop behavior change tools and resources under the guidance of the Total Rewards Operations Manager that guide participants in making sustainable lifestyle improvements
• Adapt wellness content for different audiences and team contexts as needed

Coaching & Consultations

• Conduct one-on-one consultations with employees to provide health and fitness coaching using evidence-based coaching methodologies
• Create exercise plans and provide nutritional guidance to help participants reach their health goals
• Promote participant empowerment through shared decision-making and self-directed care
• Document and track participant encounters and outcomes while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Maintain professional relationships with appropriate expectations and boundaries

Local Support & Outreach

• Support the Total Rewards Operations Manager in implementing wellness strategies for local departments and teams
• Handle day-to-day follow-up with local teams after initial strategic consultations, providing ongoing support for their wellness initiatives
• Respond to requests from local departments for wellness programming, resources, and support
• Maintain regular communication with local HR business partners and team leaders to ensure their wellness needs are met
• Provide training and guidance to local leaders on available wellness resources and how to support employee wellbeing within their teams
• Gather utilization data, administer feedback surveys, and generate reports on wellness services
• Support the onboarding and training of incoming Wellness Specialist interns alongside the Total Rewards Operations Manager

Required

• Currently enrolled full-time in a bachelor's or graduate program in exercise science, dietetics, health promotion, or related health field, OR graduated within the past 12 months, OR within 12 months of receiving relevant professional certification
• Commitment to complete a 12-month internship
• Strong knowledge of medical conditions, nutrition, exercise programming, mental fitness, recovery strategies, stress management, and behavior change principles
• Excellent communication, documentation, and public speaking skills
• Patient and empathetic approach when working with individuals struggling to improve their health
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities professionally
• Ability to quickly learn and apply coaching methodologies
• Team-oriented with strong customer service skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for extended periods

Preferred

• Current certifications in personal training, nutrition, and/or health coaching
• Experience instructing group exercise classes
• Experience presenting workshops or courses to groups
• Demonstrated success coaching others through wellness behavior changes and lifestyle adoption

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll successfully create and maintain a welcoming wellness center environment that employees love to use, deliver impactful workshops and coaching sessions that help individuals achieve their wellness goals, and provide consistent follow-up support to local teams implementing wellness initiatives. You'll be known for your responsiveness, facility management excellence, and ability to make wellness resources accessible and engaging for all employees.

What We Offer

This internship provides comprehensive experience in corporate wellness program management, mentorship from experienced wellness professionals, opportunities to impact employee wellbeing on a global scale, and the satisfaction of helping workforce members thrive in all aspects of their lives.

This position supports the mission of helping Church workforce members maintain the energy and wellbeing needed to excel in their sacred and important work.

Worthiness Qualification:

Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.