Extension Environmental & Energy Justice Intern
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Job No: 507224
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Community & Economic Development Program
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: EXTENSION BUILDING
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00 per hour
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, STEM, Honoring Context and Culture
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Department Overview:
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The Community Economic Development program promotes local economic well-being and quality of life in Wisconsin communities. We work with and support community economic development practitioners and organizations, tribal and governmental entities, and business and nonprofit organizations and help gain access to the information, research, education, and technical assistance necessary to make informed decisions. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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June 17, 2024 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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May or August 2025 |
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Partially Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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12 |
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Schedule:
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to be determined |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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$18.00 per hour |
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Number of Positions:
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1 |
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Qualifications:
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• Enrolled at UW-Madison as an advanced undergraduate or early-stage graduate student for fall and spring FY23/24
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Word Press, HTML, Canva, GIS (a plus), Adobe Illustrator, Qualtrics, Mailchimp
• Employment will require a criminal background check |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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If you are highly organized, have a strong work ethic and are self-directed in managing projects, are detail-oriented, have good research, and oral and written communication skills, are a strategic thinker, and work well collaboratively, please apply.
Applicants pursuing a degree with some focus on energy (relevant certificates in Energy & Policy, Engineering for Energy Sustainability) in engineering, life sciences communications, sustainability, rural sociology, land use planning, environmental science, and other relevant fields are encouraged to apply. Relevant certificates in Energy & Policy, Engineering for Energy Sustainability, Please send a cover letter, resume, and at least 1 academic reference of 3.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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Exciting opportunity to work with UW-Madison Extension in partnership with UW College Of Engineering and state agencies on helping rural and tribal Wisconsin communities build capacity to access federal funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Be part of the Great Lakes Region Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) presence in Wisconsin. The internship is funded with a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency through the Inflation Reduction Act and supports Justice40 communities to become more resilient and improve their health and finances as part of the clean energy economy.
Student tasks are to assist with web page design and updates within Energy On Wisconsin https://energyonwi.extension.wisc.edu and Climate Connections, drafting blog posts and featured stories, coordinating listings of grant, training and other offerings with The Great Lakes TCTAC, UW COE and state agencies, mapping (potentially) and data management, information dissemination that may include social media, program organization, and evaluation.
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Physical Demands:
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Ability to sit, type, and view screens for periods of time
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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