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The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members, and visitors through shared cultural, social, and recreational events and experiences.

Unit Location

Wisconsin Union Theater, Memorial Union, 3rd Floor Admin Office

Unit Hours- Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Schedule

Monday 10am-2pm

Tuesday 10am-2pm

Wednesday 10am-2pm

Thursday 10am-2pm

Friday Flex day - 0-4 hours depending on projects

Minimum Hour Expectation-15 hours per week

• Communicate with campus departments and community organizations about Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) performances, events, and initiatives.
• Invite specific groups to WUT season events and work with the Box Office Manager to secure tickets.
• Work in concert with the marketing staff on promotional efforts such as tabling, flyering, and gorilla marketing efforts.
• Draft email correspondence to campus and community members as needed.
• Maintain databases of community contacts and engagement metrics.
• Help compile reports on invitation efforts and community impact.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Passion for theater, performing arts, or community engagement
• Solid experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat (or willing to learn)

Preferred:

• Experience in arts administration, nonprofit work, or campus programming
• Working knowledge of the city of Madison and UW-Madison’s academic and non-academic units
• Familiarity with social media or marketing platforms
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus
• Graphic design or basic video editing skills (helpful but not required)

Student Status

To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or highschool (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email hr@union.wisc.edu.

Please go to the Union Job Site https://union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/ to apply for this job. NOTE: This job is subject to being removed early.