SCA Writer Intern

Department Overview:

Home to the humanities, the natural, physical, and biological sciences, the social sciences and the computing, data, and information sciences; the College of Letters and Science (L&S) enrolls more than half of all students at the university. L&S provides a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. Our goal is to create a learning environment that is stimulating, joyful, and productive. L&S is proud of the intellectual virtues that are hallmarks of L&S faculty and students. These include: honesty, fair-mindedness, humility, and perseverance. But, we elevate one worthy ideal above all others: the ability and desire to learn over one’s lifetime. College is a remarkable period of learning and self-discovery.

Anticipated Start Date:

February 10, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

The Student Writer will work remotely most of the time, but will need to be available for a few hours in-office, including an in-person meeting at least once per week and will need to be available for infrequent weekend and/or evening events. The position will report to Senior Communication Specialist Aaron R. Conklin.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$15.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have previous writing experience, possess strong writing skills and attention to detail. Creativity, a curious mind, a positive attitude and an ability to work well on a team are also required.

Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIN, X) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

See qualifications

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Student Writer responsibilities include:

• Regular production of engaging articles and features for inclusion on the College of Letters & Science's communication platforms, including a monthly e-newsletter and a biannual alumni magazine.
• Contributing ideas and content to various social media, marketing and advancement campaigns. This content may involve being part of reels and videos.
• Occasional assistance with setting up and staffing events hosted by the College of Letters & Science

Physical Demands:

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time especially at L&S events
• Must be able to lift to 30 pounds (equipment and event supplies)
• Must be able to comfortably interact with campus students, faculty/staff, alumni and L&S community members and remain focused for extended periods of time.

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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