Multicultural Student Center Communications Internship 2024-2025

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 diverse and intersectional identities of students of color. 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:

January 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

May 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

10-12

Schedule:

Bi-weekly 1:1 with supervisor (1 hour)
Bi-weekly communications team meeting (1 hour)
Bi-weekly all-intern meeting (1.5 hours)
independent work time (5-6 hours)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$16.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

2.0 Cumulative G.P.A. Required for Hire
Must be an undergraduate
Written/verbal communications skills;
Experience with social media and technology (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more)
Experience creating meaningful and engaging social media presence for event promotion and community building
Familiarity with creating newsletter content and using marketing automation platforms
Familiarity with video editing software and technology
Experience with desktop publishing skills (proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Portfolio with examples of creative designs and previous posters or promotional materials
Excellent customer service skills
Be able to work independently with strict deadlines

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proven track record of social media usage and strategy
Proven track record of graphic design, editing, and ideas
Proven track record of website and newsletter work
Excellent customer service skills
Be able to work independently with strict deadlines

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Conceptualize and develop marketing and communication materials for programs, events, and general services, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and brand guidelines.
Produce engaging and visually appealing content such as flyers, social media images, videos, newsletters, and other virtual communication materials to effectively promote MSC initiatives and activities across diverse platforms and audiences.
Assist in the formulation and execution of social media strategies, contributing innovative ideas and insights to enhance online presence, engagement, and community outreach efforts, while staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices.
Coordinate closely with team members to plan and implement comprehensive social media campaigns, including content scheduling, audience engagement, performance tracking, and post-campaign analysis, to optimize effectiveness and drive desired outcomes.

Physical Demands:

None

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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