WSB Multicultural Center Programming and Events Intern
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Job No: 506983
Division/Organization: School of Business
Department: Undergraduate Program Office
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: GRAINGER HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Facilities and Landscaping, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs
Department Overview:
The Wisconsin School of Business Multicultural Center is a newly created center and we are looking for people who are willing to go above and beyond as an intern on the team. The center is located at 2250 of Grainger Hall on the second floor overlooking the courtyard. The Multicultural Center supports students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to center their voices and promote cultural change to build an inclusive community where all students can thrive. We look forward to hearing from you!
Anticipated Start Date:
8/26/2024 training week begins. 9/4/2024 projects/front desk hours begin
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
5/09/2025 (Summer hours maybe available)
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
10-12
Schedule:
All work will be conducted on-site and will consist of working the front desk. This position does come with some office hours and those maybe done in the center or off-site if approved by supervisor. As most programs and events vary based on intern and coordinator availability some hours will be scheduled in the evening.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$15.00
Number of Positions:
3
Qualifications:
Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 Understand Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices Excellent customer service skills Effective writing and communication skills Attention to detail, well organized Punctuality, reliable attendance, and flexibility Highly motivated to learn about services and resources in the Wisconsin School of Business
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Understand multiculturalism diversity on campus Be able to work well on a team for large scale projects Ability to work independently for position-specific duties Understand event planning and assessment processes Provide creativity for the programming and events area Ability to speak with others about programs and events whether publicly or informally.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Help in the staffing of the Multicultural Center Front Desk. Create large-scale and small-scale programs around professional development such as, career exploration, majors, internshipreadiness and others. Create large-scale and smaller-scale programs such as panels, workshops, and community events around cultural awareness,celebrations, and exploration. Provide logistical support and planning for events, such as ordering catered meals and managing food delivery and set-up. Provide insight on current trends and programs that would meet the needs of various multicultural students and intersectionalityprogramming. Research national and international cultural holidays and national history and heritage months. Work on the programming team with the other programming interns to create events. Assist in the development of a programming calendar for the center. Assist the other interns on the vision of event marketing materials. Lead and attend a majority of center events.
Physical Demands:
You maybe asked to wipe down tables on a timely manner as well as move furniture around for event reservations or other needs.
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/
Advertised: April 15, 2024 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time
Applications close: May 12, 2024 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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