Global Wellness Specialist Intern

About the role

The Global Wellness Specialist Intern supports the Total Rewards Operations Manager in extending wellness services to Church workforce members across the globe. You'll work closely with the Total Rewards Operations Manager to support the successful implementation of wellness strategies for Area HR Managers, Area Total Rewards Specialists, and Area HR Strategic Partners worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Support the Total Rewards Operations Manager in implementing wellness strategies for Area HR Managers, Area Total Rewards Specialists, and Area HR Strategic Partners across all global regions
• Handle day-to-day follow-up and ongoing communication with area leaders after initial strategic consultations
• Respond to area requests for wellness resources, materials, and implementation support in a timely manner
• Maintain regular contact with area leaders to ensure they have what they need and to address questions or challenges as they arise
• Build and maintain positive relationships with area leaders, serving as their accessible point of contact for wellness support
• Gather, organize, and share wellness resources including workshops, courses, articles, handouts, and other educational materials with area leaders based on their identified needs
• Create new wellness materials as directed by the Total Rewards Operations Manager to address specific area requirements
• Adapt and customize existing wellness content for different audiences and cultural contexts
• Track resource distribution and maintain organized systems for sharing materials with multiple areas
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for virtual wellness programming delivered to international teams
• Develop wellness content under the guidance of the Total Rewards Operations Manager, designed for global audiences with diverse cultural perspectives
• Lead virtual workshops and courses on health topics such as stress and energy management, nutrition, work-life balance, mental health, and health management for international teams and departments
• Create behavior change tools and resources that can be effectively implemented across different regions, cultures, and time zones
• Aid in creating materials that are accessible and relevant to employees with varying levels of wellness knowledge and resources
• Gather utilization data on global wellness services and track engagement across different regions
• Administer feedback surveys and questionnaires to assess the effectiveness of wellness initiatives, delivered from headquarters, worldwide
• Generate reports that highlight trends, successes, and opportunities for improvement in global wellness programming
• Identify gaps in service delivery and recommend solutions to better serve global workforce members
• Support the Wellness Specialist Intern with onsite wellness center operations, including facility maintenance, employee orientation, and equipment management
• Provide backup coverage for group exercise classes and wellness center presence as needed
• Assist with managing the shared wellness center email and administrative duties when required
• Contribute to maintaining a welcoming, clean, and well-functioning wellness center environment
• Work closely with the Wellness Specialist Intern to ensure seamless service delivery both globally and locally
• Support the onboarding and training of incoming interns alongside the Total Rewards Operations Manager
• Share insights from global interactions to inform overall wellness strategy and program development
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for enhancing wellness services worldwide

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in a bachelor's or graduate program in health promotion, public health, international health, exercise science, dietetics, or related health field, OR graduated within the past 12 months, OR within 12 months of receiving relevant professional certification
• Commitment to complete a 12-month internship
• Strong knowledge of physical health, mental health, nutrition, exercise programming, stress management, and behavior change principles
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple follow-up tasks and relationships simultaneously
• Resourceful and proactive in gathering, creating, and delivering materials
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through on commitments to area leaders
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and sensitivity to diverse cultural perspectives on health and wellness
• Self-motivated team player who works effectively under supervision and takes initiative within established strategies
• Comfortable working across time zones and adapting schedule as needed to connect with international partners
• Team-oriented with strong customer service skills and attention to detail

Preferred Experience

• Supporting or coordinating wellness initiatives
• Experience working in international or cross-cultural contexts
• Familiarity with virtual training platforms and remote program delivery
• Second language proficiency (with a preference of Spanish, Portuguese, or French)
• Previous experience in global health, international development, or similar fields
• Experience instructing group exercise classes or presenting workshops