Student Activities

  • Join the Holistic Huskies Podcast

    Holistic Huskies Podcast Production Assistant - Promote Mental Health Awareness on an Award - Winning Project

    Accepting applications 10/12 - 11/2

    Become an intern at Student Health and Wellness as a member of the Holistic Huskies Podcast, a brand new platform that interviews students on their journeys through mental health. The project aims to foster a community, fight the stigma around mental health, and guide students towards resources. We are specifically looking for someone who is able to learn skills quickly, meet deadlines, and edit audio files effectively and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to build connections with other students and faculty who are passionate about health and wellness, learn about mental health barriers for college students, and enjoy a highly creative, meaningful internship with flexible hours!

    • Open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors of any major and background.
    • Expected to commit up to 8 hours of independent or group work weekly meetings with supervisors and fellow interns.
    • Main Roles
      • Audio Editor (preferred): Manages the production, audio recording, and editing using Garageband and other platforms
      • Interview Recruiter (preferred): Scheduling, preparing, and conducting virtual interviews 
      • Marketing: Promotes the Holistic Huskies podcast by designing digital content for social media and our website
      • Outreach: Communicate with students, faculty, and organizations on campus to arrange interviews and create advertisements across university platforms
    • Preferred qualifications:
      • Sensitive and culturally competent towards people of all backgrounds
      • Demonstrates initiative and creativity
      • Excellent time management skills
      • Able to solve problems independently or in a group
      • Demonstrates positive attitude, adaptability to shifting goals, and a growth mindset
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Perform duties independently and meet deadlines
    • Responsibilities may include:
      • Edit audio files
      • Perform duties independently and meet deadlines
      • Communicate with students and faculty on campus to arrange interviews
      • Contribute novel ideas for interviews and promotion
      • Assist with and prepare questions for virtual interviews 
      • Attend weekly meetings with supervisors and fellow interns
    • Please apply ASAP, the deadline for applications is Tuesday, November 2nd at 11:59 pm!
    • Apply here: studenthealth.uconn.edu/holistic-huskies
    For more information, contact: Student Health and Wellness at holistic.huskies@gmail.com