CDR Communications Assistant

Job no: 509244
Position type: UW Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
School/Unit: Center For Dairy Research
Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Customer Service, STEM, Department and Office Assistants, Honoring Context and Culture

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Department Overview:

 The Center for Dairy Research (CDR) works for dairy farmers and supports the dairy industry through technical support, research and training. We are the largest of six dairy research centers in the United States, and focus on cheese, specialty cheese, cultured products, yogurt, dairy powders and butter. Each year we conduct around 40 short course training sessions and 70 industry tours, visits and meetings; participate in about 15 community engagements and host three annual industry events.

Anticipated Start Date:

 9/3/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 year round position if desired

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 Flexible with student schedule/availability
Typical hours between 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: 15 

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 1. Ability to thrive in a face-paced setting and complete tasks with urgency as needed, while balancing prep time and computer time.
2. Clear, respectful and timely written and oral communication skills.
3. General computer skills in data entry and with various software.
4. Ability to work independently and follow instructions and guidance, along with the awareness to ask questions or ask for help when needed.
5. Enjoy working with other people and being a part of a team

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Food handling skills, or the interest and ability to learn. Examples include: cutting cheese in various shapes, sizes, amounts; spooning yogurt into sample cups; pouring liquids into sample cups; preparing grilled cheese sandwiches, pizzas and cheese wheels.
2. Knowledge/connection with the dairy industry, or willingness and curiosity to learn and engage in new experiences!gds

Position Summary/Job Duties:

1. Assist short course training staff with set-up and execution of short course lectures and activities, visits, and tours.
2. Maintain cleanliness of the CDR Training Center by assisting with clean-up and general maintenance of a clean and sanitary environment.
3. Stock refreshments for visitors and assist with food set-up/take-down during meals and breaks.
4. Perform set-up, open and close procedures for short course training sessions as needed and prepare training spaces for visitors + tours as directed by the CDR Communications & Training Coordinator & CDR Events Coordinator.
5. Engage in food preparation activities as needed for short courses and visitors with direction from the CDR Chef & CDR Dairy Foods Trainer.
6. Perform data entry and documentation using our internal customer interaction software (FileMaker), Outlook and share files. Manage duties with the CDR Inbox.
7. Work with the CDR Communications Specialist (writer/editor) and Multi-Media Designer to assist with capturing photos, video and potential creation of other electronic images, documents, renderings, etc.
8. Distribute electronic certificates for short courses as directed by the CDR Events Coordinator.

Physical Demands:

some lifting; stocking (printed booklets, beverages, food); cleaning (wiping tables/counters, sweep/mop as needed); food prep; standing in training center and pilot plant; walking upstairs and back and forth throughout training center; moving 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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