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OSPO Internship Program

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508335
Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Department: Data Science Institute
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: MCARDLE BUILDING
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00-17.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Information Technology and Computers, STEM

Department Overview:

 The Open Source Program Office (OSPO) is looking to connect interns with meaningful open-source projects as part of a new internship program for up to 10 students in collaboration with Madison College. During the internship, students will join a mentored open source project or develop a proposal for a self-directed project, participate in an initial training session and weekly check-ins with the Open Source Program Office, and learn crucial skills related to managing open source software projects and growing software user communities.

Please see the full list of internship project options on the OSPO website (https://ospo.wisc.edu/activities/internships).

Anticipated Start Date:

 03/03/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Internship work schedules will be established in collaboration with the project mentors, with a general expected commitment of 10-15 hours/week over 20 weeks. In addition to the work schedule established with the project lead, interns will participate in a weekly group session with the OSPO for check-ins, trainings, and guest speakers.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $17.00

Number of Positions:

 10

Qualifications:

 UW-Madison and Madison College undergraduate and graduate students with applicable backgrounds in any field are eligible to apply.

Application materials should include:
- A one-page cover letter that identifies the project(s) you are interested in and addresses your skills and experiences relevant to those projects and your interest in open source broadly.
- A resume that includes your name, school email address, phone number, field(s) of study (major, minor, degree, certificate), relevant coursework, extracurricular activities, expected graduation date, and any relevant work or research experience.
-The names and contact information of three references.

Submit a resume, cover letter, and three references as part of your application. Make sure you identify the specific project or projects you are applying to or proposing in your cover letter.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Please review the list of projects (https://ospo.wisc.edu/activities/internships) for specific desired skills.

In general, we expect applicants to possess:
-Experience balancing multiple tasks, identifying and solving problems, and working collaboratively with team members.
-Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.
-A general familiarity with or interest in software development practices and communities.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Please review the list of projects (https://ospo.wisc.edu/activities/internships) for specific desired skills and job duties.

Physical Demands:

Interns are expected to be able to sit for extended periods. Specific physical demands will be discussed with mentors during the interview process.

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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