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Communications Intern for First-Generation and Limited-Income Services

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511181
Division/Organization: Division of Student Life
Department: Office of Inclusion Education
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Red Gym
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 First-Generation and Limited-Income (FGLI) Services is a central hub for connection, support, and success for students who are the first in their families to attend college or come from limited-income backgrounds. The office provides a welcoming space where students can build community, explore campus opportunities, and access resources designed specifically for first-generation and limited-income Badgers.

Anticipated Start Date:

 August 27, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 5 hours per week Maximum: 10 hours per week

Schedule:

 The internships are for the 2026-2027 academic year. The expected paid time for related work is between 5-10 hours a week, depending on programming needs during the academic semester.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $16.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Desired Qualifications:

Currently enrolled student in good academic standing.

Understanding of and commitment to student development ideas and student engagement on college campuses.

Experience with social media & technology (Instagram, Facebook, etc.), creating meaningful and engaging social media presence for event promotion and community building.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written/verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with creating newsletter content and using marketing automation platforms.

Experience with desktop publishing skills (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).

Portfolio with examples of designs and previous promotional materials.

Excellent customer service skills.

Be able to work independently with strict deadlines.

Familiarity with video editing software and technology.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Create new and unique designs for events, promotions, etc.

Use creativity to create content for events and programs via graphics and social media.

Create new outreach strategies and plans for growing and expanding reach.

Attend weekly meetings with the direct supervisor and the other interns, and all intern gatherings (dates will be given in advance).

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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