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Communications and Events Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508358
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Physics
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: CHAMBERLIN HALL, THOMAS C
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 The Department of Physics has many stories to share — about our fantastic students, our world-class research, and our long-running outreach programs. We are looking for a communications student assistant to help share them through a variety of digital media. We also have several events we run and are looking for a student to help ensure their success.

Anticipated Start Date:

 Jan 27, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 This role is expected to be approximately 10-15 hours per week with flexibility around classes and exams. The person in this role can either work entirely in-person on campus in Chamberlin Hall or work a hybrid schedule with a mix of in-person and remote work. A portion of, but not all, hours worked may be chosen to be completed outside of "standard" hours (9am-5pm M-F) if agreed upon by student and supervisor.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00/hour

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 The ideal candidate is goal-oriented, reliable, and has a willingness to learn and grow. The ideal candidate also has the ability to work well independently, has the ability to think creatively about social media and strategies for engaging audiences on social media, and demonstrates attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of Instagram and a willingness to stay up-to-date on social media best practices is a must, as is an interest in executing quality events. Experience creating engaging social media posts is preferred. Interest and/or experience in graphic design, story writing, and/or research communications is a plus but not required.

This position will include on-the-job-training; as such, you are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all of the above requirements.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Social Media:
- Write, gather and create engaging content for the department’s Instagram account (optional: LinkedIn)
- Think strategically by developing and maintaining a calendar for social media posts and engagements
- Track ongoing metrics to demonstrate success

Events:
- Assist with event logistics: planning events, working with staff to place orders, prepping materials in advance, take photos at events for social media and department archives
- When possible, attending events to ensure they run smoothly,
- Eventually, the goal is to have this student intern lead one or more events

Other duties/opportunities:
- Write articles for newsletters (digital and print) as needed (if interested)
- Design posters and event communications and other graphic design (if interested)
- Perform other duties on an as-needed basis

Physical Demands:

N/A

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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