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Research, Evaluation & Conference Operations Intern, Fathers in Focus Conference - SoHE Majors Only

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511758
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Institute Director - Human Development & Relationships
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: 3500 University Avenue
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Data Analysis, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 The Division of Extension’s Human Development and Relationships Institute (HDRI) promotes the development of resilient individuals, families, and communities across Wisconsin at every stage of life through meaningful community collaborations and research-based education. Our programs empower families to become more financially aware, promote aging-friendly environments, coach effective parents, and help families to thrive.

Anticipated Start Date:

 September 3, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 December 4, 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 15 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 Mondays through Fridays 9:00am-4:30PM for meetings and communications, with other tasks and hours as assigned by site supervisor.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $18.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 1. Student in the School of Human Ecology (SoHE) and enrolled in one of the 7 SoHE majors.

2. Have at least junior standing (54 credits completed prior to the internship).

3. Have completed the prerequisite course, INTER-HE 202, and additional coursework identified below if applicable.
_____a. Community & Organizational Development: N/A
_____b. Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies: Cnsr Sci 257
_____c. Human Development & Family Studies: N/A
_____d. Interior Architecture: DS 322
_____e. Personal Finance: Cnsr Sci 275
_____f. Textiles & Fashion Design: N/A
_____g. Design, Innovation & Society: N/A

4.Curious and eager to learn.

5. Interested in making a positive impact through research and community engagement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Throughout the internship, you'll gain hands-on experience in:
- Program evaluation and applied research
- Data analysis and storytelling with data
- Conference planning and event operations
- Project management
- Professional communication and public presentations
- Collaborative teamwork in a statewide organization
- Community-engaged scholarship
- Mentorship from Extension professionals
- Explore career pathways in nonprofit leadership, public service, higher education, community development, evaluation, and research
- Organized and able to manage multiple projects.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
- Detail-oriented and willing to learn new systems and technologies.
- Interested in using data to tell meaningful stories.
- Has experience with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Qualtrics, or survey software is helpful but not required—we'll help you build those skills

Position Summary/Job Duties:

As a member of the Evaluation and Registration Team, you'll work alongside Extension professionals to:
- Review and analyze conference registration data to identify participation trends and opportunities for growth.
- Help refine the post-conference evaluation survey to ensure meaningful feedback is collected.
- Support conference registration before and during the event, helping create a welcoming experience for attendees.
- Assist with collecting, cleaning, organizing, and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data.
- Create charts, summaries, and visualizations that communicate conference outcomes.
- Contribute to the development of the annual Fathers in Focus Evaluation Report to be shared with stakeholders across Wisconsin.
- Help prepare and present evaluation findings during the HDRI December Institute Meeting and the Dean's Exchange.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with Extension Leadership and Conference Chairs.

Physical Demands:

Lifting up to 30 pounds, standing or sitting in front of computer screen.

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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