University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs

Communications Intern


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 23512

      Department Overview:

      Since 1993, Madison Public Library Foundation has been committed to developing sustainable and vibrant partnerships between the community and the city’s library system. Our role is to bridge the financial gap between publicly funded library services and all the experiences that library staff want to deliver to the community. We raise millions of dollars each year for collections, technology, programs, professional development, equity and innovation projects, capital campaigns, endowments and the Wisconsin Book Festival. With the help of our generous donors, we build better libraries every day.

      Anticipated Hours Per Week

      15

      Salary/Wage Range:

      Hourly $15.99 to $15.99

      Number Of Positions

      1

      Position Summary/Job Duties:

      Duties include:

      • Writing articles for newsletter articles, email campaigns, web content, and social media
      • Interviewing library patrons
      • Compiling website and social media analytics
      • Assisting with organizational marketing and coordinating marketing efforts with the library
      • Participating in Marketing Committee meetings
      • Completing other office tasks as needed

      Qualifications:

      Job qualifications:

      • Applicants should have excellent judgment; strong writing, organizational and time management skills; and be detail-oriented and tech-savvy.
      • College students pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business, nonprofit management, or a related field are encouraged to apply.
      • Hours are flexible, and occasional weekend or evening work may be required. Ability to work some hours in-officeon Tuesdays or Wednesdays strongly preferred.
      • A vehicle is a plus, as this position will require some travel to Madison’s nine neighborhood libraries.

      Application Instructions:

      Send cover letter and resume in PDF format to Katy Kaufman, Foundation Manager, at kkaufman@mplfoundation.org. Please include your first and last name as part of the document name for all materials you submit. Please also write “Communications Intern Application” in the subject line.

      Apply between Feb. 1 and March 31 for the summer internship term, which runs mid-May to mid-August. Exact start and end dates are negotiable upon hire.

      Contact:

      Org: Madison Public Library Foundation
      Contact: Katy Kaufman
      Web: https://mplfoundation.org/
      Email: kkaufman@mplfoundation.org
  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.

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