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Black Cultural Center Programming Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511154
Division/Organization: Division of Student Life
Department: Multicultural Student Center
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Red Gym
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 16.00
Job Categories: Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The Multicultural Student Center (MSC), located in the Red Gym, provides support, advocacy, and co-curricular experiences that center, affirm, and celebrate the varied and intersectional experiences of all UW students. Our spaces, programs and services are designed to cultivate a sense of belonging and community while strengthening all students’ capacity to learn, lead and thrive.

Anticipated Start Date:

 August 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 May 2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10

Schedule:

 Weekly 1x1 w/ supervisor (1 hour)
Bi-weekly All Intern meeting (1.5 hours)
BHM weekly meetings (2.5 hours)
BCC event support (2 hours)
Administrative tasks (Ex. event planning, logistics, responding emails, social media management) (2 hours)
*hours will shift slightly in Spring Semester to accommodate for BHM events and responsibilities*

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: 16.00 

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 2.0 Cumulative G.P.A. Required for Hire
Undergraduate
Written/verbal communications skills
Proven collaboration skills
Leadership and Involvement on campus
Excellent customer service skills
Have knowledge and experience in event planning and implementation
Familiarity with social media, canva or similar software
Be able to work independently with strict deadlines for programs and events

Preferred qualification:
Experience on the History Month Planning Committee

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written/verbal communications skills
Ability to lead and work in teams
Experience with social media and event management
Ability to work independently under strict deadlines

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Convene and chair planning committee for Black History Month (Oct-March)
Coordinate events and programs with student organizations to celebrate Black History month and the Black community
Engage in collaboration with other campus partners with similar programming and goals
Oversee marketing and promotion of events
Assess programs and collect feedback from campus and student attendees
Prepare for BHM of the following year
Develop programming for the Black Cultural Center focused on community building and education
Update and maintain social media presence through posts and engagements
Host “office hours” or time in the center to be available for connecting with student population
Other Duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

Sit for long periods at computer/desk
Use digital screens
Set up for events - move 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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