Job Posting: 24992

Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center Health Promotion interns can enhance their professional development and gain hands-on experience in these areas: Weight Management programming. Stress Management programming. Nutrition programming. Other comprehensive wellness programming and presentations. Responsibilities will include: Develop, market, implement, and evaluate health and wellness programs and services for DAHLC members/potential members. Create and deliver customized health promotion materials and presentations. Support members in making optimum choices for personal health. Establish positive customer relationships by communicating effectively one on one or in group settings. Facilitate lifestyle change through efforts to enhance awareness, modify behavior and create environments that support good health practices Internships last 12 to 15 weeks, but length may be adjusted to meet school requirements.(002102)

Department: DAHLC

Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications: Mayo Clinic seeks diverse candidates from undergraduate and graduate programs across the country. Qualified candidates should be self-motivated, creative, and enrolled in an undergraduate or master's program in one of these fields of study: Exercise Science. Health/Wellness Promotion. Other related majors Students should have completed all course work except their internship, or have one semester left following their internship. Experience with fitness testing and program development is preferred. Attach: 1. A one-page personal statement describing your career objectives and listing pertinent experiences you have had that might interest those considering your application. 2. Letter of reference from faculty adviser. 3. Transcripts (a photocopy is acceptable) from all colleges attended. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all application materials are complete and are received by Mayo Clinic on or before the deadline for each internship period. The selection committee will not review incomplete applications.

Benefit Eligibility: No

Posting Begin Date: 10/14/2009

Posting End Date: Until Filled

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Hours/2-Weeks: 80/2-Weeks

Schedule: 8 Hours

Shift: All Shifts

Building: DA 1-230

Salary: Unpaid

Staffing Contact: Kate Palmer

Mayo Clinic is an affirmative action and equal opportunity educator and employer.

Nearest Major Market: Rochester MN
Job Category: Entry Level, Intern, Healthcare, Medical