Communications Intern (Office of Inclusion Education)

Job no: 509153
Position type: UW Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: Division of Student Life
School/Unit: Office of Inclusion Education
Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Honoring Context and Culture

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Department Overview:

 Welcome to the Office of Inclusion Education. Inclusion Education was formed in August 2020 to elevate and prioritize inclusion for all students at UW-Madison. We offer a broad array of learning opportunities for students that contribute to their Wisconsin Experience. The Office of Inclusion Education, a part of Student Affairs, seeks to create a place where all Badgers feel like they belong.

A unit within Student Affairs, we provide:
- Workshops for students
- Workshops for faculty and staff who interact with students
- Required first-year student programs, including Our Wisconsin and Free Expression at UW-Madison
- An annual leadership retreat for students
- Support for first-generation college students
- Support for students affected by war and displacement
- Online guides and materials about inclusive practices

Anticipated Start Date:

 August 26th, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 5 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

 5-10 hours weekly (in person in our office within the Red Gym) with flexibility based on schedule.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15 Maximum: $15

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 A strong candidate demonstrates the following qualifications...

- Ability to work 5-10 hours weekly in person
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Ability to make a commitment for the remainder of the academic year
- Enrolled as a UW-Madison student while employed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

A strong candidate holds the following knowledge, skills & abilities...

- Understanding of and commitment to inclusive behaviors and community building
- Skills using digital technology and various communications methods and tools
- Strong interpersonal and written communications skills
- Experience working with design software (e.g. Canva)
- Ability to work collaboratively with other interns and staff
- Ability to work independently and balance multiple responsibilities and tasks at once

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Communications Interns work with the Office of Inclusion Education professional staff to create marketing and social media presence for Office of Inclusion Education programming and resources including posters, brochures, event flyers, resource guides, Instagram posts and reels.

Specific responsibilities include:
- Understanding of design fundamentals (typography, composition, layout, color)
- Working knowledge of design software such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Acrobat
- Creation of flyers advertising events, workshops, and resources
- Management of social media accounts, including creating and uploading posts and reels
- Knowledge of social media trends and engagement practices
- Consultation on projects and the development of resources for students and the UW-Madison community

Physical Demands:

Movement across campus as necessary.

Institutional Statements:

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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