Wellness Intern (Longhorn Wellness Center within University Health Services)
The Division of Student Affairs Internship Program
The Division of Student Affairs Internship Program empowers students to spend a summer handling a special project for the university designed to prepare them for life after graduation. Interns will work 19 hours per week for 10-weeks. These part-time internship positions offer a competitive compensation package that includes an hourly wage and housing assistance. Undergraduate students only are eligible to apply. The internship runs from May 30, 2023 to August 4, 2023. The application is due by February 12, 2023 at 11:59pm.
Although internships range in subject matter and skill set, each position is designed to prepare all students for life after graduation. An additional component to the internship experience will be a ten-week workshop series to develop students’ career readiness. The weekly workshop will require in-person attendance on campus.
Please contact TexasLEAD@austin.utexas.edu with questions.
*Undergraduate students must be enrolled in the Spring 2023 semester to be eligible.
The Office
The Longhorn Wellness Center (LWC) supports the missions of University Health Services and the Counseling and Mental Health Center by addressing priority college health issues. We do this using multi-level, evidence-based prevention strategies such as peer education, social marketing, social norm campaigns, environmental changes, and strategic campus partnerships.
The Position
- Assist in brainstorming creative and innovative ways to deliver health programming.
- Develop, edit, and update health and wellness materials for website and other communication channels.
- Collaborate with campus partners, other students, and sometimes staff to implement health programs.
- Complete research into relevant health and wellness topics.
- Assist with tracking, compiling, and evaluating programmatic data.
- Participate in all required Division of Student Affairs Internship Program cohort activities and assessments.
The Supervisor
Sarah Frey, Health Education Coordinator, Health Promotion
Who You Are (Qualifications)
- Background (through coursework, past/current employment, or other avenues of learning) in health and wellness related areas.
- Commitment to non-judgmental approach to a variety of health and wellness topics that is inclusive of a diverse range of values and viewpoints.
- Flexible and approach's work with a growth mindset.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative on starting and following up on projects.
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with campus culture and events.