Position Title
Intern - Wellness (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:
req8414
Department
Human Resources
LOCATION:
215 OFFICE BLDG
Benefit Category
Variable Hourly
Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
Employment Type
Part-Time Hourly
Flsa Status
Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate
$15.16 per hour
Selection Process
Application deadline is
3:00 p.m. MT on 4/13/2026
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Post-Offer Requirements
• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
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Job Description
The Wellness Program Intern will work with the Wellness Team to implement City-wide wellness programming. Interns will engage in needs assessments; program development and program implementation. Interns will assist with administrative roles associated with the development and implementation of our City-wide Wellness Program. Interns will also help maintain the internal Wellness website on SharePoint, Wellness e-newsletters, and various other communication tools. Interns may also assist with large wellness programs and projects such as health screenings, and the Well Days Incentive Program.
Note to Applicants: This position is for the Summer semester, – May - August 2026
Essential Duties
• Assist with program marketing
• Plan and implement a multi-week incentive program
• Assist with planning and conducting large wellness events
• Work with City departments on their wellness needs.
• Maintain the Wellness website
• Conduct fitness room orientations and stretch sessions
City Competencies
• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to precisely articulate complex information to others in an ethical and respectful manner.
• Excellent public relations and communication skills including the ability to interact and work effectively and courteously with people from varying social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Interest in helping employees improve their health and wellbeing
TIME COMMITMENT AND AVAILABILITY
• Schedule is flexible based on the student’s schedule
• Occasional early morning and evening hours
• 30-40 hours per week
Required
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Completed Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science or equivalent experience
Benefits To Internship Experience
• Valuable learning opportunity observing the operational functioning of the City’s Wellness Program and HR Department
• Development of customer service skills.
• Academic credit available when all criteria are met.
• Limited access to City personal and professional development opportunities.
• Access to City job application system and select volunteer opportunities.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical And/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
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