Human Resources Wellness Intern

The City of Overland Park is offering a 2-semester maximum, onsite Human Resources Wellness Internship within our Human Resources Department.


Onsite only position, Monday - Friday

SUMMARY:

The HR Wellness Intern will support the City's Employee Wellness Program within the Human Resources Department, collaborating with the Wellness team to develop, promote, and implement health and wellness initiatives for City employees. The role involves assisting with wellness events, engaging employees in wellness activities, and supporting wellness-related communication and data collection efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing and executing wellness programs, events, and educational resources that address the eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, environmental, social, financial, spiritual, and occupational.
• Conduct research on health education topics to support wellness initiatives across various City departments.
• Collaborate with project staff to promote wellness programming through the Renew Employee Wellness Program, ensuring communication aligns with City policies and employee needs.
• Create and manage wellness content, including social media campaigns, newsletters, and program flyers, to engage employees and increase program visibility.
• Support logistics and event coordination for wellness activities, such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informational sessions.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases to track wellness program participation, outcomes, and feedback.
• Initiating and participating in virtual meetings, preparing materials and summarizing key takeaways for the wellness team.
• Provide administrative support to the HR Department, with exposure to related divisions, including Safety, Benefits, and Worker's Compensation.
• Interns are expected to work 15-25 hours a week for the internship period.
• The employee must work onsite at City Hall the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.

EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment in a degree program in Public Health, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field. Rising juniors and seniors preferred.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and the job is to be performed within the United States

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Zoom, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with City employees and the public.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with social media and digital marketing strategies.
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions to ensure clarity of the project or task.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, yet independently as needed.
• Ability to exhibit integrity and confidentiality in all matters.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-starter, and a strong desire to learn and receive feedback/coaching.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Logical reasoning; sound judgment; discretion; and the ability to deal with sensitive situations in a tactful and empathetic manner.
• Ability to learn and understand PC software applications.
• Ability to organize, file, and effectively retrieve data.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Alpha and numeric recognition.
• Ability to process information quickly.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to exhibit creative thought processes.
• Carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk as required to support events.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds for event setup.
• Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer, copier, and fax machine.
• Visual stamina and acuity adequate to review data daily and to spend long periods looking at computer screens.
• Ability to make and receive phone calls.
• Ability to sit and be attentive for extended periods of time.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

• None.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


No City residency requirement.


Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.


Normal Work Hours: Variable Hours - PT/SEA/TMP


Salary Range: $15-$20 per hour


Application Deadline: Open until filled


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