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Communications Intern - The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI)

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511410
Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Department: Wisconsin Energy Institute
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: WISCONSINSCONSIN ENERGY INSTITUTE
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $14-$15
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts

Department Overview:

 The Wisconsin Energy Institute is helping solve one of the most critical challenges of our time – the transition toward new, cleaner energy systems and solutions. WEI is led by scientists and engineers committed to making major breakthroughs in the way we source and use energy. Specifically, WEI seeks to: 1) foster collaborative energy projects across sectors and disciplines, 2) prepare energy leaders of today and tomorrow, and 3) enhance public understanding of energy issues.

The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) is a U.S. Department of Energy-funded Bioenergy Research Center led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison. GLBRC researchers are housed in WEI, Michigan State University, and other partners. GLBRC is developing sustainable biofuels and bioproducts made from dedicated energy crops such as switch grass, mixed prairie and poplar trees, grown on marginal, or non-agricultural lands. The mission is to create biofuels and bioproducts that are economically viable and environmentally sustainable while reducing society's dependence on fossil fuels.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 5 Maximum: 29

Schedule:

 Flexible

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $14

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Our ideal candidate is a storyteller with strong writing skills and curiosity about science and the people who practice it. Experience in news reporting or writing for general audiences is preferred. Most importantly, you are passionate about growing as a storyteller, learning about science, and developing new skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

● Enthusiasm for discovery and telling stories
● Strong writing and editing skills
● Curiosity about people and science
● Familiarity with maintaining websites and email marketing campaigns is a plus
● Experience or interest in multimedia storytelling (audio, video, and/or photo) is a plus

Position Summary/Job Duties:

As a Wisconsin Energy Institute student intern, you’ll be communicating about cutting-edge research in clean energy, a field with important stories for varied audiences. You’ll hone skills for communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences. You don’t need all the skills listed above to apply for this job, just the desire to learn them and to contribute to a collaborative communications team.

● Research and write content for internal and external communications related to energy research on campus
● Update websites with articles, images, announcements, and multimedia content
● Draft and publish email newsletters
● Assist with promoting WEI news and events on social media sites

In your cover letter, please tell us why you are interested in this position and what experiences and/or skills would make you a good fit. Students can get assistance with resumes & cover letters at UW-Madison Career Services.

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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