Communication & Event Planning Specialist

Employer: UW-Extension

Pay: $9.00-$10.00

Deadline: 2/22/2013

Name: Angela Schultz

Email: angela.schultz@uwex.edu

Description:

Organization-Wisconsin Campus Compact (WiCC)

Organization Mission-WiCC’s mission is to strengthen civic engagement and service-learning partnerships between Wisconsin’s postsecondary institutions and the communities they serve.

Location

UW-Extension Building
432 N. Lake St., Room B121B
Madison, WI 53706-1498

Dates of Employment-Beginning January 2013. Negotiable based on employee interest.

Compensation-$9.40-$10/hour, based on qualifications, work study required.

Hours of Work-  Part-time (15-20 hours/week) Schedule is flexible based upon student availability. Office-based work must be completed during business hours.

Responsibilities:  Assist in writing articles for monthly newsletter, stories, blog posts, tweets, and other promotional materials related to the projects and activities occurring on the Compact’s member campuses.  Edit and distribute monthly electronic newsletter.  Assist the WiCC staff with updates to organizational databases.  Assist in the planning of network gatherings, meetings and conferences including securing locations, coordinating event logistics, assisting with outreach and promotion, and preparing event materials.  Occasional project work related to planning and staffing special events.

Reports To-WiCC Executive Director

Qualifications:  Possess excellent communication skills, especially writing and proofreading.  Familiarity with principles of marketing, public relations, and community engagement.  Hands-on experience using Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher); and WordPress.  Hands-on experience using graphic design software - preferably Adobe InDesign & Illustrator (preferred but not required).  Experience using social media web sites. Demonstrated ability to work independently with deadlines.

Enthusiasm for the benefits of civic engagement & experiential learning in higher education to better communities, create sustainable partnerships and improve learning outcomes.

 

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume, three references (2 professional & 1 personal), and letter of interest via email to:

Stephanie Jung, Program Director

stephanie.jung@uwex.edu

 

Wisconsin Campus Compact

432 North Lake Street, B121B

Madison, WI 53706

608.890.3221

wicampuscompact.org