Wellness Programs Intern

Company: Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group Careers
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Wellness Programs Intern to join our Professional Development and Wellness (PDW) Department. This position is a 32 hours per week internship opportunity based out of our regional office located in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid work model. Please note, this position is ineligible for benefits . The summer internship program runs for about 14 weeks with a start date of May 18 th , and end date of August 14 th . Click here to learn more about MAPMG’s Internship Program. Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager of Wellness and working closely with the Senior Program Manager of Mentoring and Onboarding, the Wellness Intern supports the development, promotion, management, and evaluation of wellness programs designed to support the well-being of MAPMG physicians and staff. This role provides a meaningful environment in which to gain hands-on experience in corporate wellness programming, communications, and program evaluation, while contributing to strategic initiatives across the Professional Development and Wellness Department. You can expect to: Support the ongoing maintenance of the Professional Development & Wellness (PDW) program database to track participation, attendance, and engagement across wellness initiatives. Assist with program evaluation through data collection, survey distribution, and analysis of engagement and feedback. Promote physician and staff wellness resources through various communication channels including the PDW WordPress website, Microsoft Viva Engage groups, SharePoint sites, webinars, email communications, and internal campaigns. Coordinate logistics for wellness events and activities including interest-based events, sports clubs, annual Wellness Weekend, and wellness-related communications or mailings. Support wellness program planning by assisting with marketing materials, program implementation, program evaluation, and the preparation of program summaries for stakeholders. Assist in enhancing promotional efforts for MAPMG’s Peer Support Program. Contribute to onboarding and mentoring initiatives by supporting program logistics, communications, and evaluation efforts. Observe and assist with coordination of MAPMG’s two-day orientation program for newly hired physicians. Assist with maintaining and updating WordPress content for onboarding resources to ensure information is accurate and well organized. Support the Shared Success Mentoring Program through data analysis, evaluation activities, and development of communications such as a monthly mentoring newsletter. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support wellness initiatives focused on mental well-being, resiliency, burnout prevention, joy in medicine, and opportunities for colleague connection and engagement. Conduct literature reviews and attend webinars to stay informed about emerging research and best practices in physician and staff wellness. What is required: Must be a self-starter who is proactive and able to work independently while contributing to team-based initiatives. Must be a current student enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Nutrition Science, Health Communication, or a related wellness-focused field. Demonstrated interest in healthcare, employee wellness, and organizational well-being programs. Experience in database management and program evaluation. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills required. Ability to manage tasks independently and meet project timelines. Strong research skills, including the ability to perform literature and reference searches. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience creating surveys using SurveyMonkey preferred. Experience working independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Experience creating infographics or visual materials using tools such as Canva preferred. Must be able to commute to the Washington D.C. regional office as needed Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment. Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment The starting hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.00 to $25.00, which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits. Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity: MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare. External hires must pass a background check and drug screening. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.

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