Undergraduate lead technician
College of Letters & Science
Integrative Biology
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
November 17 2025
Undergraduate lead technician summary: The Damschen Lab is looking for a motivated, organized, and enthusiastic undergraduate science major with an interest in botany, ecology, or conservation biology to fill a lead research technician opening. The Damschen Lab focuses on global change impacts and plant communities from grassland and savanna ecosystems, including Wisconsin and the southeastern U.S. In particular, our lab seeks to understand the impacts of habitat loss and fragmentation, land use history, and climate change on plant communities and the effectiveness of conservation and restoration activities. Our lead lab technician will work closely with all research in the lab and will bridge communication between post-doctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students. This position begins training as a research technician, with the intention to grow into the lead lab technician after a probationary period.
Science Policy Intern: Agronomy, Crops, and Soils - Work Study Required
Community Partners
ACSESS
$20.00
Local Work Study Student Jobs
December 31 2025
Science Policy Intern: Agronomy, Crops, and Soils - Work Study Required summary: Are you a University of Wisconsin student passionate about science, sustainability, and public impact? ACSESS—the Alliance of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Societies—invites you to join our team as a Science Policy Intern through the Federal Work Study Program. Step into a pivotal role where your efforts directly influence the future of U.S. agriculture, soil health, and environmental sustainability. As a Science Policy Intern, you’ll dive into real-world advocacy by tracking evolving legislation and federal agency actions, analyzing their effects on research funding, agricultural innovation, and policy affecting ACSESS members.
You’ll translate complex science into clear, compelling advocacy—writing policy briefs, reports, and outreach materials that shape decision-making. Engage with member stories and legislative campaigns, help organize high-impact webinars and Town Halls, and support training for Congressional Visits Day—preparing materials that reach Hill offices and empower over 80 advocacy visits annually. Collaborate on coalition efforts and new policy education programs, assist with outreach projects, and prepare position statements that drive public policy.
We’re seeking proactive, detail-oriented students with a solid background in agronomy, soil science, crop science, environmental studies, or related disciplines. Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills are a must, as you’ll distill technical topics for diverse audiences and support fast-paced advocacy and member engagement. This paid position offers 20 flexible hours weekly on-site at our Fitchburg, WI or DC office.
To apply, submit your resume, a cover letter showing your passion for science-informed policy, and confirmation of Federal Work Study eligibility. Start your policy career and help advance the future of agriculture with ACSESS.
IT Service Desk Technician
College of Letters & Science
Administration
$15/hr
UW Student Jobs
November 14 2025
IT Service Desk Technician summary: We are looking for individuals with an interest in troubleshooting technical issues and providing exceptional customer service to instructors, faculty, staff, and students in the College of Letters & Science.
Graphic Design Intern
Law School
Law School
20
UW Student Jobs
November 14 2025
Graphic Design Intern summary: Graphic design support for website redesign.
OSFA Communications Specialist
Enrollment Management
Office Of Student Financial Aid
14.00
UW Student Jobs
November 29 2025
OSFA Communications Specialist summary: The Office of Student Financial Aid is looking for individuals to help create a memorable social media presence and help us be a "financial aid influencers."
Undergraduate Lab Assistant
School of Medicine & Public Health
Division Of Adult Urology
15.00
UW Student Jobs
November 30 2025
Undergraduate Lab Assistant summary: The Ricke Lab within the Department of Urology is looking for a student to contribute to research by assisting with media preparation, autoclaving, dish washing, and general lab maintenance/support. Working with mice is also a possibility.
Teen Program Leader
Community Partners
Bayview Foundation
$17-$19 per hour
Local Work Study Student Jobs
December 31 2025
Teen Program Leader summary: Bayview Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and supportive services to residents living in Madison’s historic Triangle Neighborhood. In the middle of the neighborhood, Bayview operates a comprehensive community center that offers culturally relevant and responsive educational, social, recreational, and cultural programs and services to area residents in need. Programs and services aim to support residents in achieving their aspirations and helping families to thrive.
Science Communications & Outreach Assistant
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Primate Research Center
Minimum rate starting at $13.50
UW Student Jobs
November 18 2025
Science Communications & Outreach Assistant summary: The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) is hiring a Student Hourly Assistant to support our Communications and Outreach Manager in sharing the life-saving research happening at our center.
Engineering Career Services (ECS) Peer Advisor
College of Engineering
Academic Affairs
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
November 23 2025
Engineering Career Services (ECS) Peer Advisor summary: Engineering Career Services (ECS) is seeking enthusiastic and dependable undergraduate students to join our team as Peer Advisors. This role offers a unique opportunity to support fellow engineering students in their career development while gaining valuable professional experience. Peer Advisors assist with resume reviews, job search strategies, ECS events, and provide guidance on navigating career resources such as Handshake and the ECS career exploration course.
Event Staff
Recreation & Wellbeing
Scheduling & Events
$16.00
UW Student Jobs
November 30 2025
Event Staff summary: Join Rec Well as a student Event Staff. This position works dynamic shifts and is offered flexible scheduling.
Theater Rentals Assistant
Wisconsin Union
$15.25 to $15.25
UW Student Jobs
November 13 2025
Theater Rentals Assistant summary:
Work at the Wisconsin Union Theater as a Rentals Assistant!
University Housing - Grounds Technician (Apt Facilities)
University Housing
University Apartments
$15.00 to $15.00
UW Student Jobs
November 16 2025
University Housing - Grounds Technician (Apt Facilities) summary:
Student Grounds Technicians assist with mostly exterior projects throughout the University Housing community.
Univ Housing - Office Assistant (Apt Facilities Office)
University Housing
Residence Hall Facilities
$15.00 to $15.00
UW Student Jobs
November 16 2025
Univ Housing - Office Assistant (Apt Facilities Office) summary:
The Office Assistant position assists the Housing Facilities Offices with daily operations. This work is largely customer service focused working directly with residents, vendors and facilities employees.
University Housing - Starbucks Student Shift Lead (Smith)
University Housing
Dining & Culinary Services
$16.00 to $16.00
UW Student Jobs
December 03 2025
University Housing - Starbucks Student Shift Lead (Smith) summary:
A Dining and Culinary Services Student Shift Lead is responsible for directing Baristas in providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a respectful, productive work environment.
Health & Well-Being Internship
Extension
Institute Director - Health & Well-Being
$17.50
UW Student Jobs
November 19 2025
Health & Well-Being Internship summary: Want to make a difference in Menominee communities through movement, nutrition, and wellness? Join UW–Madison Extension for a paid internship supporting local health and well-being initiatives.
English as a Second Language Instructor
Community Partners
IvyOnline, Inc.
$20.00
Local Work Study Student Jobs
November 30 2025
English as a Second Language Instructor summary: Interested in teaching young students English online? Join us! Work Study Required
Data Center Student Hourly
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Space Science & Engineering Center
16.00
UW Student Jobs
November 09 2025
Data Center Student Hourly summary: Enter in summary of the position
Damschen Lab paid shoveling opportunity
College of Letters & Science
Integrative Biology
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
February 28 2026
Damschen Lab paid shoveling opportunity summary: The Damschen lab is seeking students who are interested in plant community responses to climate change to help shovel experimental plots at Mounds View Grassland (Iowa Co., WI) within 48 hours after any major (10+ cm) snowfall event. We are specifically seeking applicants who will be available as needed between December 27 and January 21, though opportunities to shovel may occur from now until as late as March.
WDNR Data Assistant
Community Partners
WI Department of Natural Resources
$12.00-$15.00
Local Work Study Student Jobs
November 06 2025
WDNR Data Assistant summary: Looking for detail-orientated and self-motivated students with an enthusiasm for Wisconsin’s water resources to assist with the data management needs of the Water Quality program.
Laboratory and Field Assistant (Soil and Environmental Sciences)
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Soil Science
$14.00
UW Student Jobs
November 14 2025
Laboratory and Field Assistant (Soil and Environmental Sciences) summary: Undergraduate student to assist research program in soil physics for crop production, water resource management, and environmental protection.