UNL Wellness Initiative is looking for a senior-level undergraduate or graduate-level student intern with experience in strategic planning for marketing/ promotion of the UNL Wellness Initiative.
Details
1. Timing: Would like to hire ASAP. Closer to the beginning/mid of August, the better!
2. Responsibilities include:
a. Work closely with the Assistant Director of Wellness Services & Fitness Programs at UNL and the Chancellor’s Committee on Wellness to coordinate efforts for the UNL Wellness Initiative
b. Be a student representative on the Chancellor’s Committee on Wellness (meets 2nd Thursday/month @ 2-3pm)
c. Help AD for WS & FP develop a strategic plan for workplace wellness efforts at the wellness ambassador/department/college levels.
d. Supporting updates on UNL wellness initiative social media accounts including website blog posts
e. Online and interpersonal interactions with the UNL community to improve overall wellness of our campus community (through Wellness Ambassador Program)
f. Support the planning and staffing of UNL Wellness events
g. Photography and videography
h. Assist with measurement and analytics
i. Other duties as assigned
2. The right candidate will:
a. Have a passion for wellness, public health, and marketing
b. Possess good verbal and written communication skills (including proofreading)
c. Have a strong knowledge of social networking channels
d. Possess a friendly and positive attitude
3. Hours: variable. Approximately 20 hour/week. Some weeks will be more, some less. Events will be held during day and early evening- we will work with the “right person” to set appropriate schedule.
4. Other Important Information:
a. Paid internship: $10/hr OR for graduate student, potential GA position.
b. Must be available for Chancellor’s Committee meetings (3rd Thursday of the month 2-3pm)
c. Upper classman/graduate student preferred
d. Must have INTEREST in wellness- AD can teach you more…
e. Must be available thru at least Spring 2016 (graduation)
f. Potential for longer appointment
Next Steps:
1. Interested candidates should:
a. Check out the UNL Wellness Initiative Website/FB page (website: http://wellness.unl.edu)
b. Put together a brief proposal, covering:
i. Specific highlights & suggestions concerning the website/Facebook page to increase awareness/promotion of wellness initiative
ii. Consider two of the following programs/events and demonstrate a proposal for building awareness/excitement/participation these (choose only 2. You can find descriptions on wellness.unl.edu)
1. Wellness on Wheels Program
2. Fit@Work
3. Demonstration Kitchen/Cooking Classes
c. Set up a time for in-person interviews in which candidates present 15 min (total) on above.