Wellbeing Professional Intern

Job Summary: The Wellbeing Professional Intern position will assist in the multi-faceted operational and administrative needs of the Wellbeing department of Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well) which includes programs such as wellness peer coaching, wellness peer education, massage therapy, and mindfulness.
This position works directly with professional and student staff in completing administrative tasks, coordinating outreach efforts, assisting with hiring processes, and supporting wellbeing events and programs.
Responsibilities: Arranges logistics, provides broad administrative oversight, and implements programmatic changes for one or more recreational programs to efficiently provide a broad range of recreational services to the institutional community.
Develops marketing and communication materials for promotion to students, staff, and customers; and assists with recreational program staff recruitment and development.
30% Coordinates logistics for events and programs 10% Develops targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals 15% Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised operational policies and procedures 30% Assists in implementing the staffing resource allocation plan including hiring, training, and supervision 5% Prepares and monitors budgets and purchases expenditures as needed 10% Engages in the Rec Well professional internship development curriculum, all staff meetings, divisional committees, and other professional development responsibilities and opportunities.
Tasks: Complete administrative and communication tasks for wellbeing programs such as peer education, wellness coaching, massage, and mindfulness classes.
This includes leading student meetings, assessing and organizing requests, and tracking survey data.
Assist in the hiring, training, and leading wellbeing student staff.
Support the development and facilitation of wellbeing workshops to student groups and classes.
Participate in leadership opportunities, including but not limited to, hiring staff, developing and leading presentations for campus partners, and professional development events and trainings.
Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.
We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education: Required H.
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Diploma Preferred Bachelor's Degree Achieve or advancing towards Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.
75 Qualifications: - Passion for holistic approaches to health and demonstrated interest in health promotion, health equity, and overall wellbeing - Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups, professionals, agencies, and community members - Demonstrate adaptability, leadership, and organization - Ability to think creatively and critically to identify and solve problems - Customer service experience - Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within the first 30 days of start date.
Work Schedule: Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm with occasional evenings and weekend shifts.
Work Type: It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.
Salary: $22.
00 HOURLY Fixed Additional Information: - Academic year internship is limited-term employment lasting 9 months or 1,040 total hours - Internship employment dates are approximate and will run mid-August 2024 through mid-May 2025 - Intern will be compensated at a rate of $22/hour for an average of 30 hours/week - Intern will be allotted time off for university breaks (approximately four weeks unpaid) - Continuing Education funds of $1,500 included - Housing, benefits, and health insurance not included University Recreation & Wellbeing: Rec Well is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs.
Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy.
Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.
About the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Since its founding in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus has been a catalyst for the extraordinary.
As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our students, staff, and faculty members partake in a world-class education and solve real-world problems.
With the Wisconsin Idea as our guiding principle, we're not only changing the 936 acres we call home-Badgers are also creating a better future for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
About the City of Madison: With a population of 255,000, Madison, WI has small town feels and big city amenities.
Known for its natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and thriving social scene, Madison boasts impressive numbers.
Nestled on an isthmus between 15,000 acres of lakes and an extensive network of 270+ parks and 200+ miles of biking trails.
Madison is one of only five platinum-level bike cities, home to 370 restaurants, shops, and exceptional art institutions.
The city is consistently recognized as a great place to live: #1 Top 100 Best Places to Live - Livability.
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News & World Report, 2020 #2 Best Cities for Bikes - peopleforbikes.
org, June 2020 #2 Happiest Cities in America - menshealth.
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- ACSM American Fitness Index, 2020 #4 Best Places to Live for Quality of Life - US News, 2021 How to Apply: Please click the "Apply Now" button to begin the application process.
As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume, a cover letter addressing your work-related experience and qualifications related to this position, and three professional references.
Position will remain open until filled.
Priority deadline for review is March 1, 2024.
Contact: Cameron Theisen cameron.
theisen@wisc.
edu 608-262-8809 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Recreation Program Coordinator(AE039) Department(s): A80-RECREATION & WELLBEING/WELLBEING Employment Class: Temporary Employment Job Number: 292848-CL The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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