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Communications Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511267
Division/Organization: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Office Of External Affairs
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: AGRICULTURAL HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is an engine of scientific discovery, with researchers working across the spectrum of agricultural and life sciences. The college’s mission is to advance and share knowledge, discover solutions, and promote opportunities in food and agriculture, bioenergy, health, the environment, and human well-being. The Office of External Relatons is responsible for the communications needs of CALS, including press releases, social media, student recruitment, marketing and promotions, alumni and stakeholder engagement, enewsletters, and publications, such as Grow magazine.

Anticipated Start Date:

 April 27, 2026 (or later, depending on student's availability)

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

 Roughly 10 hours per week on weekdays (scheduled to accommodate classes)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong computer and software knowledge (Microsoft Office, WordPress or other web content management tool, email, Google Workspace)

Strong communication skills – written and oral

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Punctual and reliable

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Primary duties: 1) Assist with Grow magazine production (web content and photo management, potential opportunities for writing articles, proofreading print layouts), and 2) help manage Grow distribution/logistics (manage Grow inbox, mailing list maintenance, Final Exam coordination, mailing print copies, campus distribution of print copies)

Other possible duties: 1) CALS web content management assistance (eCALS, CALS News, cals.wisc.edu); 2) long-term special projects (e.g., archiving, filing, digitizing); 3) general clerical and office upkeep duties (e.g., gathering and distributing mail, supply organization, light cleaning); 4) event preparation or support; 5) help produce CALS in the News; 6) serve as back up for other student assistants.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform general office tasks.

Ability to lift ~20 pounds.

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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