Involvement Intern

Job Description

The Center for Leadership and Involvement (CfLI) is a comprehensive student involvement and leadership center. CfLI promotes student involvement as an integral part of a University education. In addition, CfLI registers and advises numerous student organizations. For further information regarding CfLI services, please refer to the CfLI website at www.cfli.wisc.edu. The Involvement Intern will work with and report to the Assistant Director of Involvement. This position will oversee current involvement opportunities as well as work to create and implement new efforts of involvement for UW-Madison students that is consistent with the mission and vision of the Center for Leadership and Involvement.

Responsibilities:
*Event Planning
*Coordinate and plan the Fall Student Organization Fair
*Coordinate and plan the Spring Student Organization Fair
*Coordinate resource fairs staffing
*Oversee CfLI Initiatives at SOAR (at semester and during the summer)
*Manage database for Student Organization Fair and Kick-off Booklet

Advertising and Design:
*Create, design, and distribute advertising materials for the Student Organization Fair, Kickoff Books, and other Involvement initiatives
*Advertising materials should include flyers, mailbox stuffers, banners, newspaper advertisements, online advertising, social media presence, etc.
*Create and send mass emails

Involvement:
*Oversee involvement initiatives through the Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN)
*Oversee the Kick-off Booklet program in coordination with one of the student newspapers
*Develop and implement new efforts to connect students to involvement opportunities

Administrative:

*Meet weekly with the Assistant Director of Involvement
*Maintain the student involvement email account
*Maintain communication with student organizations, fair vendors and sponsors
*Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
*Must be enrolled as a UW-Madison student
*Graphic design experience (i.e. InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
*Organized and responsible
*Strong attention to detail
*Working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
*Creative and innovative
*Comprehensive oral and written skills
*Excellent work ethic and shows willingness to learn
*Experience planning large scale events desired

Compensation:
$9 per hour, position will be 5 to 7 hours a week, exact hours are to be determined; this is a Spring & Summer 2013 appointment, anticipated start date November 26, 2012.

Application Process:
Please submit a resume and cover letter that outlines your qualifications and availability for this position along with 3 professional references to Olivia Raedeke, Involvement Intern at involvement@studentlife.wisc.edu.

Application materials are due Friday, November 9, 2012.

Student Web Developer/Designer

Employer: UW-Biochemistry

Pay: $12.00-$14.00

Contact: Kerry Tobin; kwtobin@wisc.edu

Description: The UW-Madison Biochemistry Department has an excellent resume building opportunity for a talented Web Developer and Designer.  We are seeking a part-time student employee to help prototype, design and develop our new web platform.

 

We are looking for Drupal Guru to help achieve key departmental goals as part of the development process.  As we envision it, the final product will be a heavily integrated Drupal multi-site environment utilizing the current departmental LDAP system to support authentication and authorization.  At this time the department is utilizing a wide array of products including a custom CMS, Joomla, Wordpress, etc. and our goal is to develop a next-generation foundation that will allow us to migrate all of these sites to one, secure, stable environment.

 

Qualified candidates will have demonstrable experience with Drupal administration and theming.  They also will have knowledge of HTML, CSS and other web technologies.

 

Ideal candidates will be able to provide a portfolio of previous web based development and design work.  Ability to maintain focus, project management and work independently will also be necessary.

 

This will be a project based position. Continuation of the project will be dependent on achieving demonstrable progress and goals.  This position will have direct access to both Biochemistry IT and Media Lab resources and support.

 

All applicants must be currently enrolled students of an accredited college or university.  While hours are flexible, applicants will be expected to have available hours between 7 AM and 4 PM.  To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and schedule of available hours to kwtobin@wisc.edu. 

Student Web Developer

Employer: Admin Computing Serv/CALS

Pay: $11.00-$14.00

Contact: Charlene Krembs

Email: ckrembs@cals.wisc.edu

Description:

CALS IT is seeking an enthusiastic student assistant to provide website development and design services to CALS administration and academic units.   Work hours would be scheduled between 7:45AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday.  This position is under the direction of the CALS Web Developer and Coordinator and will work closely with other CALS web development staff.
The ideal candidate should have a background with website design, experience using web content management systems, in particular WordPress and possess an attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Must have the ability to work semi-independently and take direction in a collaborative environment.

Other desired skills:

• HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, MySQL and PHP
• Adobe Photoshop
• Experience using version control (Git / Subversion)
• Knowledge of or experience with Web Accessibility guidelines

Pay:   $11-14.00 depending on qualifications

 

10-20/week (Monday-Friday)

 

Interested candidates can complete an application at:http://www.cals.wisc.edu/acs/ACSStudentEmploymentApp.pdf   

Please supply a portfolio with samples of your work along with your application if possible.

Applications and samples should be emailed to acs@cals.wisc.edu or mailed to: 

If you have any questions or issues with the application or submission process, please contact ACS at acs@cals.wisc.edu or 262-6108."

Special Events Director

Employer: Capital Gymnastics Academy

Pay: $15.00-$20.00

Contact: April Namio

Email: info@capitalgymcats.com

Description:

Hours: Events vary morning, afternoon, and evening hours.

Capital Gymnastics is seeking an outgoing, energetic, enthusiastic events coordinator/director.  If you 

love working with children and want to make extra money working fun events such as brithday parties, 

open gyms, parent's night outs, field trips and more, this position might be for you!  Candidates must 

have experience working with children, and must be great leaders and role models.  Gymnastics 

experience is not mandatory.  The hours are some Friday evenings, Saturdays, and weekday mornings 

for field trips.  Background checks are required for all new employees.  Contact CGA at 

info@capitalgymcats.comfor more information.

Social Media Intern

Employer: University Communications

Contact Information

Name: Renee Celley

Email: racelley@wisc.edu Description: University Communications and Marketing, the central public information office for UW-Madison,  is looking for a talented individual with a passion for social media and engaging the campus  community. In addition to some writing duties, you will assist UW-Madison’s nationally recognized social media  program with account management, content and planning and research of best practices in higher  education social media. Previous experience with campus account management or #UWSocial is  desirable. The position requires strong familiarity with platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter,  Pinterest, Instagram, Foursquare, YouTube and WordPress. This position is unlike any other student  role on campus. Eligible applicants are limited to those enrolled at UW-Madison. The ideal candidates will have  undergraduate-degree work in journalism, English, public relations, strategic communications or a  related field. Must be available 10 hours per week, with flexibility to account for the fast-paced nature of social  media. Though not required, the ideal candidate will continue in the position through the 2013-2014  academic year, upon on mutual satisfaction. Summer hours are also possible. The positions requires the ability to work with limited supervision, proven writing and editing experience,  and familiarity with AP style, the Macintosh platform, and Microsoft Office Suite and OS X. To apply, by Nov. 9 please provide a cover letter explaining your experience, a resume and a screenshot,  project or other example of your familiarity with social media to: Renee Celley at racelley@wisc.edu

SOAR Advising and Logistics Intern
Employer: Center for the First-Year Experience

Contact Information

Name: Chris Verhaeghe

Email: cverhaeghe@odos.wisc.edu

Address: 101 Ingraham Hall

Description:

The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE) invites undergraduate applicants to serve as the SOAR Advising and Logistics intern in our office. Serving in this leadership position will reward you with experiences and skills that will enhance your career and personal development. This position plays a critical role in the success of the SOAR program and is selected based on a student's leadership potential, communication skills, and commitment to first year students.

The position is primary responsible for assisting academic advisors and peer advisors at SOAR, although other duties may be assigned.  This is an excellent way to have a behind the scenes impact on the SOAR program. During the school year you will meet regularly with the Coordinator of Orientation Advising and Operations and the SOAR Advising Committee to assist in the development of the SOAR advising program.  You will also assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of Orientation Assistants (OA’s). During SOAR you will staff and provide leadership for the SOAR Advising Office, and will not be involved with the SOAR student or parent/guest program.  Within the SOAR Advising Office, you will help solve problems related to enrollment and academic advising. You will work with the academic advisors to create a positive advising experience for all students. In this position you will also serve on applicable committees and assist in the development of the SOAR program as needed.  This position does not work directly with students but provides support to academic staff

Fall and Spring Hours vary and are flexible. Summer employment is 40 hrs per week.

Students interested in this position should visit http://www.newstudent.wisc.edu/employment/intern.php for more information and application information. 

Social Media & Marketing Intern
Employer: Wisconsin Union Theater
Pay: $8.25 /hr

Name: Esty Dinur

Email: edinur@wisc.edu

Address: 800 Langdon St.

Phone: 608-262-3907

Description:

Social Media & Marketing Intern, Wisconsin Union Theater

10-12 hrs/wk

 

Social media: This intern will analyze engagement data, evaluate campaign performance and help to implement marketing strategies.

Marketing: The intern will market the theater to the student body and Madison community through a variety of appropriate and innovative methods

Social Media duties include:

• Be responsible for regular, timely social media posts
• Maintain social media tracking spreadsheets and project calendars
• Generate monthly engagement reports
• Conduct research on social media developments, products and software as needed
• Make recommendations to Marketing Director for further campaign development
• Maintain social media resource toolkit
• Attend events to take photos and videos or conduct interviews
• Concept, plan and execute campaign strategies
• Place advertisements on Facebook
• Create and maintain Facebook events for each show

Marketing duties include:

● Write newsletter pieces for e-newsletter and be able to design the e-newsletter

● Serve as resource at informational tables

● Assist with advertising in local publications

● Place theater events on community and university calendars

● Add patrons to the mailing lists and compile email lists

● Schedule graphics projects

● Email relevant student organizations, professors and community groups about upcoming events

● Communicate professionally via email to Theater staff, agents, WUT employees, and Performing Arts Committee members

 

Skills needed: Experience using Microsoft Excel. Comfortable manipulating numbers. Excellent customer service and organizational skills, ability to think and work independently, and excellent judgment/problem-solving skills. Excellent communication written and verbal skills, knowledge and/or interest in marketing with a strong attention to detail. Proficiency in using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Passion for Social Media and online communities and an eagerness to learn are qualities we expect to see in our ideal candidates.

 

Experience in market research, statistics or social media measurement and optimization a plus.

 

To apply: please send a resume, cover letter, at least three writing samples and any marketing-related materials you have created to: edinur@wisc.edu