Cheekwood · 1 day ago
HR / Wellness Program Intern - Summer 2026
Nashville, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerCheekwood is a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum located in Nashville. They are seeking a highly motivated HR/Wellness Program Intern to gain hands-on experience in human resources, focusing on employee wellness, communications, analytics, and event management.
ArtMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Wellness Program Support and HR/Wellness Event Management
Assist in overseeing and promoting existing employee wellness programs, challenges, and initiatives (e.g., fitness challenges, healthy eating campaigns, mental health awareness activities)
Coordinate and help run wellness events (e.g., scheduling speakers, reserving spaces, managing RSVPs, setting up/tearing down)
Research and recommend new, engaging, and cost-effective wellness activities and resources to enhance the current program offering
Communication and Content Creation
Assist with internal communications related to the wellness program, including email announcements, intranet articles, and digital flyers
Create engaging content (e.g., articles, tips, quick guides) focused on various aspects of health and wellbeing (physical, mental, financial, social) for internal distribution
Manage the internal wellness communication channels to ensure timely and clear delivery of information
Data Collection and Program Analytics
Assist in collecting and aggregating non-confidential participation data from wellness events and challenges (e.g., number of participants, survey responses on event satisfaction)
Help prepare reports and dashboards using gathered data to measure program reach and engagement
Assist in creating simple post-event surveys and compiling the feedback to improve future initiatives
General HR & Administrative Support
Research and compile best practices in organizational/corporate wellness and HR trends
Assist the HR team with non-confidential administrative tasks related to program tracking and vendor/resource organization
Maintain and organize program materials, documentation, and digital resources for benefits and recruiting
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Health Promotion, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace
Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
A creative and proactive approach to problem-solving
A strong interest in employee wellbeing and corporate culture
Ability to handle all assigned tasks with professionalism and discretion regarding internal processes
Benefits
Membership & Discounts: As an employee, you receive a Cheekwood membership, which entitles you to unlimited admission during regular Garden hours and a limited number of free tickets to special events. Members also receive discounts, classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Gift Shop. Your Cheekwood membership also include reciprocal admission for named members to more than 300 gardens though the American Horticultural Society.
Reciprocal Admission: As an employee of Cheekwood you have free general admission access to various local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.
Company
Cheekwood
Cheekwood is a botanical garden and art museum.
Founded in 1929
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jane O. MacLeod
President and CEO
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