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Corporate Health Promotion Intern
Employee Wellness – Program in Exercise Science, Department of Physical Therapy
Full-time Temporary (37.5 hours per week)
Employee Wellness Coordinator
07/01/2010
A. Position Overview
The full-time corporate health promotion intern will be responsible developing, organizing, implementing, and
assessing health and wellness programming for Marquette University employees. This position will be
responsible for supporting the Employee Wellness program and its Coordinator in the aim of developing a culture
of wellness at the University and in promoting healthy lifestyle choices for all employees.
B. Essential Functions
Develop, promote, deliver, and evaluate health and wellness programming to meet the needs and interests of
Marquette employees. Partner with existing campus resources to provide wellness initiatives. Serve as a
resource for Marquette University employees.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
 Implement objectives outlined in the Employee Wellness operating plan, including program and initiatives
aimed at encouraging physical activity, healthy eating, and preventative health practices
 Develop, organize, market, implement, and evaluate a specific project, program, or event (to be
determined)
 Assist with aspects of program delivery such as registering participants, reserving facilities, and preparing
handouts/materials
 Market and promote programs through the development of flyers, News Briefs articles, and website
content
 Evaluate programs, analyze outcomes, and summarize results
 Provide monthly educational information aligned with the National Health Observance Calendar
 Serve as an employee wellness resource person to campus community
 Attend Wellness Implementation Committee meetings and others as assigned
 Assist with entering data and maintaining records when appropriate
 Perform additional job-related duties as assigned
Addendum: The Corporate Health Promotion Intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Marquette
Center for Health Education & Promotion/Student Health Services in effort to strengthen programmatic initiatives,
provide recommendations, and partner with existing initiatives.
D. Qualifications
 A student with senior standing, enrolled in an accredited four-year University who is successfully pursuing
a degree in an appropriate discipline (such as Corporate Health Promotion, Wellness, Community Health
Education, Public Health, Health Management, Exercise Science/Physiology, or closely related field of
study)
 CHES and/or ACSM certified preferred
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Publisher. Experience with web development is a plus
 Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills
 An understanding of Marquette’s mission as a culturally diverse Catholic, Jesuit institution
E. For additional information on how to apply for this and/or other positions through the Employee Wellness
Program, please contact:
Mandi Richter, MS, ACSM
Employee Wellness Coordinator
Marquette University
Schroeder Complex, 235
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414-288-4581