Marketing Strategist

The Wisconsin Alumni Association® (WAA) is seeking a Marketing Strategist. The WAA Marketing Strategist collaborates with workplace teams to develop marketing plans and programs through the utilization of data. This position strategizes plans to achieve business goals, drive engagement/advancement, and promote the WAA brand.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads process and development of marketing plans through the use of campaign assignment briefs and detailed tactical plans for each campaign and communication vehicle
• Oversees, develops and implements marketing strategies through business analysis
• Analyzes qualitative and quantitative consumer data to identify trends and inform business decisions
• Identifies project issues and develops insights into solutions
• Pioneers modern “campaign development” and marketing communications strategies
• Assists in successful design and implementation of the Advancing Badger Engagement Project (ABE), as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or another related field
• Three to five years of experience in marketing, with increasing responsibility over time
• Strong knowledge of marketing best practices, brand value, marketing strategies and tactics, including writing and developing marketing plans
• Experience with social media
• Proficiency with database systems
• Experience with project management
• Well-developed data analysis/interpretation skills
• Experience marketing in or for a volunteer-based organization a plus
• Knowledge of and passion for UW-Madison and higher education

Application:Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references tomarketingstrategist@uwalumni.com. WAA will accept applications until 5:00pm, November 6, 2013, or until qualified candidates have been identified. WAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lottery Special Events Internship (LTE) at Wisconsin Government in Dane, WI

The Department of Revenue has two unique public relations opportunities in the Lottery Division. The positions are located in Madison, but statewide travel and overnight stays are required.

The positions are for the summer of 2014 and will begin in May of 2014.

Job Duties: These positions will work with Special Events and Player Relations to staff special events around the State of Wisconsin. Interns will represent the Lottery in a positive, professional manner; provide positive responses to player questions, comments and concerns; assist in preparation for events' produce graphics and posters; assist with the Winner awareness program; prepare winner posters using PhotoShop and InDesign; and set-up, take-down and staff special events.

Special Notes: 

A comprehensive background check and a tax non-filer check will be conducted on qualified candidate before offer of hire. A valid driver's license is required and applicant must be able to physically lift 40 pounds; to load, unload, set up, and take down lottery display booths and supplies.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Skills required: Public relations/special event planning and staffing experience, proficiency in Word, Excel, PhotoShop, Illustrator and Indesign.

Program requirements for students: Junior year (4 year college students), Second year (2 year technical college students), minimum of a 2.5 GPA, Wisconsin resident or attending school in Wisconsin, a pre-employment background check is require for the Lottery positions.

Major: Marketing Preferred but Public Relations, Advertising, Communications or related fields are accepted.

How To Apply: 

Please visit our Wisconsin Department of Revenue Website to download the LTE application. Submit application with current resume and cover letter of interest describing your goals and requirements for the internship opportunity to: Wanda.Anthony@revenue.wi.govor mail to P.O. Box 8931, Madison, WI, 53708, or fax to 608-266-2825.

Deadline to Apply:
11/1/2013

Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)

Salary:
Rate of Pay will be $12.00 per hour. The duration of this position is mid-May through August. Statewide travel and some overnights are required.

Communications Intern at Morgridge Institute for Research

The Organization:

The Morgridge Institute for Research benefits the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the citizens of Wisconsin by advancing breakthrough biomedical discoveries to solve important global health challenges and by educating the public about science. We do this as a private, nonprofit organization by developing and using high-impact computational, biological and physical research tools in collaborations with the university that benefit from our unique public-private partnership and organizational strengths.  At the Morgridge Institute our current research focuses on Regenerative Biology, Virology, Medical Devices and High Throughput Computation/Bioinformatics. The Morgridge Institute for Research is the private side of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, a public-private initiative that leverages the best features of a great public university with the flexibility and resources of an independent world-class private research institute. Our state-of-the-art facility, named Lab of the Year by R&D Magazine, not only houses research, but also includes extensive public spaces in our Town Center that welcomes all with food, interactive displays, ongoing activities, hands-on learning labs, events and meeting spaces. For additional information, please visit: http://discovery.wisc.edu/morgridge.

The Opportunity:

The Communications Manager of the Morgridge Institute for Research is seeking a Communications Intern who possesses strong communication and organizational skills and enjoys working on a wide range of communications priorities. Responsibilities may include assistance with social media writing and maintenance; website writing and updates; digital image library maintenance; organization and maintenance of marketing materials; and event marketing and support. The Institute will be hiring an intern with an estimated start date of October 14, 2013. Internships offer flexible schedules, an opportunity to gain great work experience and the ability to network and collaborate with staff of the Morgridge Institutes and partners including the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. We are looking for an intern who can work 15 to 20 hours per week during the school year between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and events as needed. Continuation into summer including up to 30 hours a week is available.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be committed to the Morgridge Institute mission to improve human health through interdisciplinary biomedical research in partnership with UW-Madison.  Ideal candidates will be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or graphic design. Knowledge and hands-on experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash and PowerPoint is a major plus; experience using a web content management system (CMS) is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational ability and strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently is required. Contact: Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity are required to submit a cover letter and resume via the online career portal within the career section at: http://discovery.wisc.edu/home/morgridge/careers/careers.cmsx For more information about the position, contact Communications Manager, Brian Mattmiller at 608-316-4332, bmattmiller@morgridgeinstitute.com. The Morgridge Institute for Research is an equal opportunity employer.

13087 Special Event/PR Intern

CLOSING DATE:

11/5/13

PERCENT OF TIME:

8-12 hours per week

PERSONNEL CODE:

13087

PROGRAM

Organizational Resources

JOB INFORMATION

Job Summary:

This position is under the direction and supervision of the Director of Marketing and Development.  The Special Events/PR Intern will assist in event planning and execution, theme creation, communicating with sponsors, and publicity.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills
• High degree of accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to principles of cultural diversity/cultural competence
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Advertising/PR education

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Macintosh computer and word processing programs.

 Responsibilities:

1. Theme development for annual fundraising event.
2. Contact previous and potential sponsors for participation.
3. Event planning and execution.
4. Transport silent auction items and supplies as needed.
5. Coordinate organization and community volunteer activities.
6. Research and develop event planning website solutions.
7. Other advertising and PR duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications are available:

• at www.journeymhc.org/careers
• or pickup at Journey Mental Health Center, 625 W Washington Ave., Madison, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
• or by phone at (608) 280-2677

Resumes are NOT accepted in place of completed application forms, but can be attached. Employment is contingent upon a receipt of favorable results of background history and driver’s record check.

Journey Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the agency’s belief that staff diversity and cultural competence are the foundation for services, which are accessible, effective, and relevant to the diverse needs of Dane County children, youth, families, and adults. Women, disabled, and culturally diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Communications and Marketing Internship at the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM)

Contact Information

Name: Taylor Viegut

Email Address: info@investigatinghealthyminds.org

Address: 1500 Highland Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705

Primary Phone: 608-263-6321

Website: investigatinghealthyminds.org

Description:

   Communications and Marketing Internship Opportunity

The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Communications and Marketing Intern. This intern will work closely with our team in the execution of CIHM’s strategic communications plan, social media content assistance, e-communications, event-specific communications tasks, and written projects, including communications for donor development support.

The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is seeking a student communications intern with the ability to work 15 to 20 hours per week. Students with the ability to work during the summer are preferred. Candidates who will commit to remain in the position for at least a year are preferred. General hours of operation are 9:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Who are we?

We are a rapidly growing research center funded exclusively by extramural sources that include a mix of federal, foundation and individual donors. The Center works in conjunction with the Davidson research Labs in the Waisman Center and the Department of Psychology. Our mission is to conduct rigorous interdisciplinary research on healthy qualities of mind such as kindness, compassion, forgiveness and mindfulness. Scientists at CIHM represent an integrated team with a broad array of research methodologies from behavioral to neuro-scientific. Research studies range from field studies with children to neuroimaging research of brain circuitry underlying individual differences in emotion regulation. Our goal is to cultivate healthy qualities of mind at the individual, community and global levels. Our guiding principles include living with integrity and practicing our values in everything we do.

Who are you?

You’re an energetic self-starter.

You’re social media savvy; Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are your friends.

You’re able to align with an established online voice and engage a growing following.

You’re able to communicate science to the public in an engaging way.

You’re interested in helping to create global awareness for a campus research organization.

You are a master of the written word and can create content efficiently and effectively.

You’re a quick learner and are ready to dive right in to CIHM’s ongoing projects and activities.

You have a personal interest in being part of our mission to cultivate healthy minds at the individual, community and global levels.

Qualifications:

Prior experience in marketing-communications in a professional environment is required. Students in journalism, public relations, strategic communication, marketing or related fields preferred. The ideal candidate is an outstanding writer, detail-oriented, well-organized, highly productive, energetic, eager to learn and assist, possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exudes professionalism and courtesy in every encounter, can juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat is preferred. 

To Apply:  

Please send the following application materials to Taylor Viegut at tjviegut@wisc.edu

• Resume -  highlighting educational background and professional experience
• Cover letter -  detailing how you meet the qualifications for this position and what you would bring to the role
• Contact information  - for three professional references, including one person who served as your supervisor. For each reference, please indicate the nature of your professional relationship
• Unofficial transcripts

Lottery Special Events Internship (LTE)

State of Wisconsin - Wisconsin 

Full-time, Internship

These positions will work with Special Events and Player Relations to staff special events around the State of Wisconsin. Interns will represent the Lottery in a positive, professional manner; provide positive responses to player questions, comments and concerns; assist in preparation for events' produce graphics and posters; assist with the Winner awareness program; prepare winner posters using PhotoShop and InDesign; and set-up, take-down and staff special events. 

Special Notes :

A comprehensive background check and a tax non-filer check will be conducted on qualified candidate before offer of hire. A valid driver's license is required and applicant must be able to physically lift 40 pounds; to load, unload, set up, and take down lottery display booths and supplies. 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Skills required : Public relations/special event planning and staffing experience, proficiency in Word, Excel, PhotoShop, Illustrator and Indesign. 

Program requirements for students : Junior year (4 year college students), Second year (2 year technical college students), minimum of a 2.5 GPA, Wisconsin resident or attending school in Wisconsin, a pre-employment background check is require for the Lottery positions. 

Major : Marketing Preferred but Public Relations, Advertising, Communications or related fields are accepted. 

How To Apply :

Please visit our Wisconsin Department of Revenue Website to download the LTE application. Submit application with current resume and cover letter of interest describing your goals and requirements for the internship opportunity to: Wanda.Anthony@revenue.wi.gov or mail to P.O. Box 8931, Madison, WI, 53708, or fax to 608-266-2825. 

How To Apply:

Please visit our Wisconsin Department of Revenue Website to download the LTE application. Submit application with current resume and cover letter of interest describing your goals and requirements for the internship opportunity to: Wanda.Anthony@revenue.wi.gov or mail to P.O. Box 8931, Madison, WI, 53708, or fax to 608-266-2825. ');newwindow. document.close();" > 

Rate of Pay will be $12.00 per hour. The duration of this position is mid-May through August. Statewide travel and some overnights are required. 

Communications Intern at Families and Schools Together, Inc.

Job Location(s):	Madison, WI
Start Date:	ASAP
Special Notes/Instructions:	We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@familiesandschools.org. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received and the top candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Application Deadline:	10/31/2013
Employment Type:	Part Time
Hours per Week:	20-25
Period of Employment:	Fall
Type of Compensation:	Paid
Starting Salary Range:	BOE
College Credits Earned:	No
Tuition Assistance:	No
Required Student Status:	Open
Preferred Majors:	Advertising, Communications, Journalism and Mass Communication, Marketing, Public Relations
Related Categories:	Marketing - General, Communication - General, College and Internships

Position/Internship Description

Position Summary

Families and Schools Together, Inc. is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to disseminate FAST®, an evidence-based program which uses research-based activities to empower parents and strengthen the relationship between families, schools, and the community.  Visit www.familiesandschools.org for more information.

We are currently hiring a Communications Intern, with strong communications and organizational skills to work for us for three months from November through the end of January. Top candidates will express an interest in gaining professional nonprofit marketing communications experience supporting a wide range of services including: assembling marketing materials, managing information for the contact database, e-mail and website content development, social media utilization, event planning support, marketing operations support to help communicate Families and Schools Together, Inc.’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Organize marketing files and materials.  Coordinate files and information to/from outside writers, designers, and marketing partners.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the contact management database.
• Organize and maintain online storage for content and images (e.g., photos, graphics) on server in timely fashion.
• Assist in development of marketing and promotional materials, ability to occasionally write creative content for social networking presence.
• Answer the telephone and direct calls
• Assist with events planning such as conference preparation and execution of support tasks as assigned, including helping with materials gathering, setup and shipping.
• Assist with final preparation of marketing messages by proofreading, editing, and posting online.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior level college student pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, advertising, journalism or marketing; or recent graduate.
• Motivated, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• 20-25 hours per week, between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Available and willing to work during non-holiday days from Thanksgiving through New Year’s holiday.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills in verbal and written form.
• Organized and efficient, able to pay attention to detail.
• Proficiency using MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Dependable, prioritizes work appropriately, able to manage time according to project specific deadlines and handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Adaptable, flexible and proactive in taking on assignments and responsibilities, and willingness to learn.
• Team oriented and focused on success of the whole.

• Experienced in utilizing internet technologies and social media for business communications, a plus.
• Proficiency in creating PDF files, utilizing Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop or equivalent.
• Some experience with design elements or programs; creating and handling documents and images a plus.

Contact Information

We are a small, growing operation with a team-oriented philosophy where each staff member handles a wide variety of responsibilities. This internship is based in the FAST office in Madison, WI.

Madison Magazine Community Relations Internship

Date: May 2013-May 2014

Madison, Wisconsin’s award-winning lifestyle and business publication serving more than 127,000+ readers throughout the region is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, hands-on leader to develop, coordinate and manage our important and growing relationships with area nonprofit organizations.

Duties include:

• Manage the online, searchable events calendar to area nonprofits
• Develop and maintain online databases
• Coordinate the nonprofit events pages in the print publication
• Produce all print and online editorial, advertising, marketing and social media products that support our work with area nonprofits
• Work on TV, radio, print and other promotions
• Perform public relations tasks, such as writing press releases, newsletters and developing strong relationships in the community
• Assist in event planning and marketing, and attend Madison Magazine and other special events
• Assist with graphic design for promotional material

This is a premier internship opportunity where a motivated individual will have the unique opportunity to work directly with the magazine’s editor and marketing director as well as collaborate with other team leaders in sales, marketing, design, circulation and business, learn about media convergence in broadcast and on the web, and explore his or her particular interest areas.

Hours: 12 hours per week minimum
Credit: Academic credit for undergrad/graduate students (optional)
Deadline: March 15th, 2013
Scholarship: $1,200 stipend upon completion of the internship.  Applicants MUST be familiar with Madison Magazine when applying for this internship!

Please send a resume, cover letter and three clips, class projects, or work samples you are extremely proud of to:
Emily Lawless
Website & Special Project Coordinator
7025 Raymond Rd.
Madison, WI 53719
608-270-3631
elawless@madisonmagazine.com