Center For First-Year Experience Social Media Intern

This part-time PAID internship is with the Center for the First-Year Experience. The CFYE provides incoming and new students with a warm welcome to UW-Madison and connects students to their new campus through Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR); Wisconsin Welcome activities; the Transfer Transition Program and first-year seminar courses. The CFYE communications team is looking for a social media intern to join us in our fun and productive environment- Our communication is meant to be engaging, educational and fun!

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled UW-Madison student for spring and fall 2015
• MAintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and throughout the term of employment. (If you do not meet the 2.5 GPA requirement, please provide an explanation in your cover letter.)

Qualifications

• Background/studies in journalism or communication
• Ability to work an average of 15-20 hours a week during the semester. Daily availability is preferred.
• Previous experience in marketing, communications or public relations
• Ability to thrive in a team setting
• Passion for and deep knowledge of UW-Madison campus and culture
• Ability to work calmly and proficiently under deadlines and pressure
• Ability to work in close collaboration with team members including staff and volunteers
• Energetic and outgoing personality interested in cultural experiences
• Likes to laugh!!!

Major Responsibilities

• Manage social conversations on multiple platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
• Research, prepare and write social content for weekly updates
• Assist in photography and media design (graphic design abilities is a plus)
• Promote student events and activities
• Experience using photography in social media

Starting wage is $11.00 an hour 

Please apply here: https://soar.wisc.edu/Student/job/

The application will require you to submit a resume and cover letter. Applications are due by noon on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. The cover letter should address why you are interested in this position and what skills you would bring to CFYE!

Questions should be directed to Darcy Wittberger darcy.wittberger@wisc.edu