Student Health, Advocacy, and Wellness (SHAW) Intern

About the role

Interns with the Department of Student Health, Advocacy, and Wellness (SHAW) obtain hands-on experience in their program of study in preparation for graduation and employment in their chosen field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as peer educators for fellow WSU Students, creating and providing health communication in a variety of formats (written, visual, social media, interpersonal, presentations, etc.), and at various on-campus events.
• Assist with programming, marketing, outreach and promotional efforts.
• Research common campus concerns and evidence-based solutions to address them.
• Maintain familiarity with campus and community resources.
• Work on an interdisciplinary team with fellow interns.
• Additional duties are determined by program of study.

Requirements

• Current WSU student
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• During your time with us, must be registered for 12 credit hours (or 6 for summer). Students in graduate programs must be registered for 6 credit hours.
• Eligible for internship credit through your program of study (please meet with your department advisor for eligibility criteria)
• Majoring in Health Promotion, Nutrition Education, Public Health, Health Administration, or graduate students from a related program of study
• Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference is given to students who are approaching graduation.

Pay

Hourly pay rate: $13.00

Schedule

Hours per week: 20; Months per year: 4; Alternate work schedule available.