Overall Goal of Internship
The intern will gain experience in the development and implementation of wellness programs and activities for employees in behavior change, organizational procedures, and promotional/marketing techniques. The intern agrees to follow all employee guidelines and duties determined by the site supervisor.
Objectives
- Behavior:
- Assist staff with Well Workplace Workshops and Learning Circles on workplace wellness
- Assist in National Employee Health and Fitness Day
- Promotion and Marketing:
- Learn marketing and sales techniques for promoting programs, products, and membership to businesses with an interest in health promotion at the worksite.
- Assist in coordinating enhancement and routine maintenance of the Wellness Council’s website.
- Aid in maintaining regular communication with the Wellness Council’s national organization, Wellness Councils of America, regarding membership, new products, and other issues as required.
- Organizational:
- Assist in the provision of services to existing members including responding to requests for information.
- Prepare and distribute mailings and site visits to selected employers.
Contact
Theresa Islo
Director of Operations
1442 North Farwell Avenue Suite 300
Milwaukee, WI 53202
tislo@wellnesscouncilwi.org
(414) 291-9355
Hours
30 to 40 hours per week for 12 weeks; 400 hours minimum
Stipend
None
UW-Stevens Point Students Who Completed Internship
- Amy Nuelk, 2009 (pictured above)