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Civic Engagement Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 512275
Division/Organization: Division for Teaching and Learning
Department: Morgridge Center for Public Service (MCPS)
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: ARMORY & GYMNASIUM
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Government and Public Administration, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Customer Service, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The Morgridge Center for Public Service (MCPS) promotes citizenship and learning through engagement with local, national, and global communities. The Center builds on the Wisconsin Idea, a strong tradition of service with the public by students, faculty, and alumni. See http://www.morgridge.wisc.edu/ for more information about our programs and services.

Anticipated Start Date:

 January 11, 2027

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Hours scheduled between the hours of 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday with some evenings/weekends commitments, flexible scheduling. Regular one-on-one with your supervisor. Attending Morgridge Center training, staff meetings, and events as required.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $16.00 Maximum: $16.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 -Current Undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
-Strong interest in civic engagement, public service, and education.
-Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
-Passion for promoting active citizenship and raising awareness about civic issues.
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multifaceted groups.
-Experience with event planning or public speaking is a plus, but not required.
-A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and desire to make an impact on campus.

Employment will require UW-Madison to verify your identity and employment eligibility. The employee must physically present original, unexpired documents (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) as evidence of identity and employment authorization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of Civic Engagement & Education:
-Understanding of the principles of civic engagement, political participation, and social responsibility.
-Familiarity with civic education resources and strategies for raising awareness about key issues.

Communication & Presentation Skills:
-Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting and facilitating discussions.
-Comfort with public speaking and engaging with multifaceted student audiences.
-Ability to create clear, compelling, and engaging presentation materials.

Event Planning & Organizational Skills:
-Ability to organize and execute educational events and programs with attention to detail and effective coordination.
-Experience or interest in working with student groups and campus organizations to promote civic engagement initiatives.

Collaboration & Teamwork:
-Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, sharing ideas, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
-Ability to build relationships and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff to achieve common goals.

Problem-Solving & Creativity:
-Ability to identify opportunities for civic education and develop innovative strategies to address them.
-Flexibility and adaptability in overcoming challenges while maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.

Technological Proficiency:
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar tools for creating materials and organizing data.
-Familiarity with social media platforms and survey tools is a plus.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

As a Civic Engagement Intern, you will collaborate with a team of three interns to develop and implement several key initiatives, including, but not limited to:

Organizing Educational Presentations:
-Work with campus offices, student organizations, and the campus community to plan and deliver educational presentations on civic engagement topics.
-Develop and present content on issues such as voting rights, public policy, and civic responsibilities.
-Tailor presentations to specific audiences and facilitate meaningful discussions.

Planning Civic Education Programs:
-Assist in the creation and execution of civic education programs and initiatives that promote student awareness of local, state, and national civic issues.
-Coordinate logistics, outreach, and event marketing to ensure programs are well-attended and impactful.

Identifying Civic Education Needs on Campus:
-Collaborate with your fellow interns and campus stakeholders to assess civic education gaps and opportunities on campus.
-Conduct surveys, focus groups, and research to understand the civic education needs of students.
-Use the findings to guide the design and development of new programs and resources.

Team Collaboration & Leadership:
-Work collaboratively with other Civic Engagement Interns to brainstorm, plan, and execute initiatives.
-Provide input and share ideas to help improve the quality and impact of civic education efforts on campus.
-Contribute to team meetings, updates, and progress tracking.

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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