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MENA (Middle Eastern North African) Programming Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511159
Division/Organization: Division of Student Life
Department: Multicultural Student Center
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Red Gym
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 16.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The Multicultural Student Center (MSC), located in the Red Gym, provides support, advocacy, and co-curricular experiences that center, affirm, and celebrate the varied and intersectional experiences of all UW students. Our spaces, programs and services are designed to cultivate a sense of belonging.

Anticipated Start Date:

 August 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 May 2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10

Schedule:

 Weekly 1x1 w/ supervisor (1 hour/week)
Bi-weekly All Intern meeting (1.5 hours)
MENA Programming event support (2 hours/week)
Administrative tasks (Ex. event planning, logistics, responding to emails, social media management) (remaining hours)
Note: Around and during MENAHM (March), hours will shift to accommodate Heritage Month events and programming

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: 16.00 

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 2.0 Cumulative G.P.A. Required for Hire
Undergraduate
Written/verbal communications skills
Proven collaboration skills
Leadership and Involvement on campus
Excellent customer service skills
Have knowledge and experience in event planning and implementation
Familiarity with social media, Canva or similar software
Be able to work independently with strict deadlines for programs and events

Preferred qualification:
Experience on the Heritage Month Planning Committee

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written/verbal communications skills
Ability to lead and work in teams
Experience with social media and event management
Ability to work independently under strict deadlines

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The MENA (Middle Eastern North African) Programming Intern will report to the MSC Assistant Director for Programming and aims to support and build community within the student body and will serve as a key programming lead for MENA Heritage Month Planning Collective. This student will take a lead in creating and supporting MENA cultural programming throughout the year as well as marketing and promotion of such events via social media and campus partnership opportunities. They will lead the planning committee starting in the fall for MENA Heritage Month in March in collaboration with student organizations and campus partners, as well as convene the planning committee, assessment of events, and promotion of the month’s programs.

Develop programming for MENA students focused on community building and education
Convene and chair planning committee for MENA Heritage Month (March)
Coordinate events and programs with student organizations to celebrate MENA Heritage month and the MENA community
Engage in collaboration with other campus partners with similar programming and goals
Oversee marketing and promotion of MENA HM events
Update and maintain social media presence through posts and engagements
Assess programs and collect feedback from campus and student attendees

Physical Demands:

Sit for long periods at computer/desk
Use digital screens
Set up for events - move tables and chairs

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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