Intern- Human Resources

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

The Human Resources Department is seeking a dynamic and motivated HR Intern to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive Employee Wellness Program. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of human resources public health and employee engagement helping shape a more supportive and health-conscious workplace for our organization.

This role is ideal for a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) Health Promotion Health Administration or a related field who is passionate about wellness innovation program development and creating equitable access to employee resources.

This temporary position is not eligible for benefits; working up to 29 hours per week.

• Conducts a thorough assessment of current employee wellness needs and industry best practices;
• Develops a formalized evidence-based Employee Wellness Program aligned with our organizational values and workforce demographics;
• Supports the expansion of Employee Wellness Benefits including mental health financial wellness and preventive care options;
• Identifies and builds partnerships with local health organizations clinics or fitness providers to explore onsite or hybrid wellness initiatives;
• Assists in creating employee-facing materials communications and engagement strategies to promote wellness activities;
• Evaluates and recommends technology tools or wellness platforms to support implementation and ongoing program management;
• Collaborates with HR leadership on program design budgeting metrics and scalability recommendations;
• Drafts a roadmap and implementation plan for HR to sustain the wellness program post-internship;
• Performs other duties as assigned to support agency goals and objectives.

• Pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) Health Promotion Health Administration or a related health and human services program.

• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable program components
• Excellent communication presentation and writing skills
• Passionate about employee well-being public health equity and workplace culture
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and meet project milestones
• Experience or coursework in wellness program development employee engagement or HR benefits preferred

Additional Information

About ARC:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

1. Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area.
2. Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources.
3. Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency.
4. Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues.
5. A competitive economythat is inclusive innovative and resilient.

Our Core Values

Excellence A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agencys and our colleagues success.

Equity We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community and that policy should be directed with impartiality fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity In our conduct communication and collaboration with each other and the regions residents we will act with consistency honesty transparency fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process:

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity EmployerARC does not discriminate on the basis of race color age national origin sex religion or disability.

For questions about recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC at or Human Resources via email at .