Nemours Estate shares a campus and a history with the Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. We work with patients, patient families, hospital staff, and with the public. Wellbeing programs offer experiences with nature, the arts, mindfulness practices, and more. The Wellbeing Programs Intern will work on-site at Nemours Estate to assist with wellbeing programming and two wellbeing research projects. This position is well-suited for those interested in community health, social science research, and public programming. It is ideal for a student who is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Under the direction of the Learning & Wellbeing Programs Supervisor, the intern will participate in a variety of outdoor programming projects at the 220-acre historic Nemours Estate. The intern should have a valid driver's license and be comfortable operating a golf cart. Tasks include but are not limited to: helping to facilitate wellbeing programming once a week, helping to gather data for two research studies, and assisting with other tasks as needed. Data collection methods will vary and include a hospital-based research project as well as an international longitudinal study.

The Wellbeing Programs internship is well-suited for individuals who wish to gain valuable experience with data collection. It is also ideal for those who enjoy engaging with the public, both for research and programming purposes. Ideal candidates will have some experience in data collection or management. Spanish language skills are a plus.

• This position is for the summer of 2025.
• Must be available during Wednesdays from 9 AM to 3 PM. Additional hours are flexible with a maximum of 12 hours per week.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment in seasonal weather conditions
• Must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable operating a golf cart

Internship Learning Objectives:

1. Complete the Responsible Conduct of Research course series to learn or refresh best practices in collaborative research, conflict of interest, data management, results sharing, and more.
2. Learn or strengthen skills in data collection methodologies of surveys and focus groups.
3. Increase collaboration with Estate Rx and Heritage & Wellbeing research team.
4. Increase skills in public communication and community feedback through programming.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with data collection for two research studies, both focused on the intersections of health and arts/culture/nature.
2. Assist with the delivery of wellbeing programs in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings.
3. Assist with programmatic setup, organization, monitoring supply inventory, cleanup, and material storage.
4. Responsible for maintaining essential health and safety standards in all programs, as required by Nemours Children's Health.
5. Serve visitors from diverse populations with developmentally meaningful programming in a courteous and professional manner.
6. Strong ability to work independently. Must possess sound judgement and ability to work in sometimes stressful situations, working with a wide variety of personalities.
7. Strong ability to work collaboratively, especially with hospital staff.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor's degree in anthropology, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children required.
• Background or interest in history, horticulture, or the arts preferred.
• Experience working at a historic property, museum or public gardens is a plus.
• Spanish language skills are preferred.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.