WSB Multicultural Center Programming & Events Intern at University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Customer service, Attention to detail, Organization, Time management, Public speaking, Presentation skills, Event planning, Assessment processes, Task prioritization, Creative thinking, Marketing, Project management, Inclusion initiatives

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview: The Wisconsin School of Business Multicultural Center is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment where students can thrive. Located in Grainger Hall, the center uplifts voices, celebrates inclusivity, and promotes cultural change to build a stronger, more connected community. We seek passionate interns eager to contribute to this mission and create lasting impact. Anticipated Start Date: 8/24/2026 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): 5/07/2027 Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 12 Maximum: 15 Schedule: 8/24/2026 training week begins. 9/2/2026 projects/front desk hours begin. All work will be conducted on-site with scheduled hours including front desk shifts and designated office hours for project-based tasks, and evening hours for events. Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: Minimum: $15.00 Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications: -Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 -Excellent communication and customer service skills -Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management -Ability to work in a flexible work environment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: -Interest and knowledge in inclusion initiatives -Excellent time management skills -Strong public speaking and presentation skills -Understand event planning and assessment processes -Ability to engage effectively with others in a professional and approachable manner -Proven ability to prioritize tasks efficiently -Ability to think creatively and contribute new ideas for programs, events, and student engagement initiatives. Position Summary/Job Duties: -Create large and small-scale programs -Assist in the development of a programming calendar for the center -Provide planning and execution for events, such as ordering catering, managing food delivery and set-up -Provide ideas for programs that would meet the needs of various multicultural students -Research national and international cultural holidays -Assist team members with execution of marketing materials and project completion Physical Demands: You will be asked to wipe down tables and move furniture around for event reservations or other needs. Institutional Statements: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu [https://diversity.wisc.edu/] Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ [https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/]

Responsibilities

The intern will create and execute large and small-scale programs while assisting in the development of a programming calendar for the center. They will also manage event logistics, such as catering and setup, and contribute creative ideas for student engagement initiatives.