We’re Hiring a Communications Specialist/Social Justice Educator!

We’re hiring a Full-time Communications Specialist/Social Justice Educator (Deadline: May 17):  The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) is seeking a communications specialist & social justice educator to manage a sophisticated education-based communications strategy that embodies the Spirit of our mission, vision and values. This position requires a holistic approach to media-based Social Justice Education. This position reports to the Director of the MSC and serves-as the Editor-in Chief of (a) Tapestry, the official Newsletter of the MSC; and (b) Threads, the MSC blogsite. Additionally, this position serves as an affiliate facilitator/trainer of the Institute for Justice Education and Transformation (IJET). Click here for the full job description. 

Degree and area of specialization: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus 2 years applicable professional experience OR a Masters degree from an accredited college or university plus up to 1 year applicable professional experience.

Master’s degree preferred. Acceptable academic disciplines include: Marketing, Communications, Rhetoric, Journalism, Media Studies, Ethnic/Cultural Studies, Social Justice Education or a related academic field.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: A minimum of 2 years experience working effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of ethnicities, identities, cultures, backgrounds and ideologies as well as personal and social orientations in a compassionate, culturally competent manner. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• Ability to manage concurrent projects
• Extensive writing and/or editing experience for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to facilitate educational/skill building workshops
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and meet deadlines
• Multi-issue social justice education
• Digital photography (preferred)
• Desktop publishing
• Media justice, analysis, criticism, or social documentation
• Mac and PC operating systems
• Web design
• Familiarity with institutions of higher education similar to the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Willingness to serve as a contributing, active and positive member of the MSC staff and be committed to its organizational success
• A record of commitment to social justice principals and multicultural student support.
• A willingness and ability to work some evening and weekend hours
• A flexible working style and strong work ethic
• Practice ethical boundary-setting with students as befits a student affairs professional.
• Ability to honor and demonstrate a strong sense of accountability and advocacy to the students whom they serve.

Principal duties:

• Provide quality programs and services designed to increase cross-cultural competencies, elevate awareness of power and privilege , foster social justice, and improve campus climate for all students.
• Enhance the involvement and academic/personal success of students of color and their allies.
• Create programs which appropriately apply cultural, student, and identity development theories.
• Lead the Institute for Justice Education and Transformation (IJET) team in the area of educational/training opportunities for students on the use of social justice media strategies (messaging, analysis, social documentation, cultural production, etc.).
• Collaborate with other staff members in implementing key outreach activities and coordinate communications/outreach with campus- and community-based organizations;
• Forge working relationships with other campus units that have Multicultural or Social Justice programming/support services,
• Represent the MSC on relevant campus communications committees

Passive Programming

• Utilize knowledge of the Department’s organizational philosophy, operational model, and educational/advocacy/support activities to create and implement effective communications strategies designed to support both the MSC’s strategic priorities and mission
• Develop strategic communications plans, objectives, and guidelines for the MSC and advise the Director/Asst. Dean and center staff on all communications issues;
• Serve as the primary editor for all Departmental publications and other forms of messaging, including the e-newsletter, annual report, brochures, and web content;
• Serve as a liaison between the MSC and University Communications

The Social Justice Educator/Communications Specialist will:

• Perform other duties as assigned/requested by the Director/Asst. Dean or the Central Leadership Team of the Division of Student life.
• Advance the mission, vision and strategic priorities of the Division through day-to-day responsibilities and special projects.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive living-learning-working community Represent Multicultural Student Center on divisional committees
• Represent the Division via campus committees, initiatives and events as requested

Additional Information:  IJET is a curriculum-based initiative housed within the UW-Madison Multicultural Student Center. The IJET provides and supports campus-wide opportunities for deep reflection and action around issues of Social Justice for multicultural students and their allies. This initiative includes several entry level (101) and intermediate (201) social justice workshops offered throughout the academic year, a Social Justice Speakers and Trainers Series, and ongoing support for students involved in various campus and community social justice efforts. Our goals are:

• To develop multi-issue (intersectional) social justice literacy
• To celebrate and reclaim the profound legacy of student movements
• To enhance students’ capacities to build effective and sustainable coalitions, organizations, and/or movements in their contemporary context
• To foster and support transformative leaders working towards an increasingly equitable and just society.

As a communications specialist and social justice educator on the staff of the MSC, the duties of the position revolve around being a member of the IJET Social Justice Resource Center Staff.

HOW TO APPLY:

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Submit applications by application deadline date to ensure consideration. Applications submitted after the posted deadline may be considered.

Please submit a cover and resume/c/v . Your cover letter must explicitly detail:

• how you meet the minimum number of years/experience for this specific
• your competence in the basic skills required for this position
• which preferred skills/experience you would bring to this position

Submissions should be sent to:

Diane Steele, 500 Lincoln Dr, 75 Bascom Hall, Madison, WI 53706-1314
Email: dsteele@studentlife.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-5700
Fax: 608-265-5646

Weekend Job Board: April 12

Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars Program (MPLS): The University of Minnesota Law School will again be offering the Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars (MPLS) Program this summer.  MPLS is a free, intensive LSAT and admissions summer preparation program taught by a Kaplan instructor and University of Minnesota Law School staff.  College students considering law school, especially rising-seniors and those from groups historically underrepresented in law school are encouraged to apply.  The program is open to undergraduate students (and recent alums) from any undergraduate institution. Interested students can visit the MPLS webpage http://www.law.umn.edu/prospective/mpls-program.html.  The deadline to apply is May 2, 2013. Any questions can be directed to Kate Snowdon, Associate Director of Admissions at ksnowdon@umn.edu

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Ask Big Questions Fellowship: Ask Big Questions, or ABQ, encourages students from different backgrounds and perspectives to come together, engage in dialogue and critically think about issues going on in the world, the US and in the campus community. ABQ has allocated UW 5 Fellows for the 2013-2014 school year. These fellows will be UW students from different backgrounds, not just Jewish students, who are involved on campus and are passionate about cross-cultural collaboration and communication.  This is a paid fellowship and will include a paid for, 3 day training in late July/early August at Washington University in St. Louis at the 2013 Hillel Institute. The application can be found at www.uwhillel.org/leadership

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The Native American Center for Health Professions (NACHP), within CCHE, has an exciting career opportunity for a Community and Academic Support Coordinator.  The Coordinator will provide student support/career development services for Native American pre-health professional students, as well as grow and develop our successful campus and community partnerships to assist in the successful recruitment and development of NA/AN students at the UW.  A full position description is attached and can also be viewed online. Application deadline is April 22, 2013.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Kris Marlow at 608-262-7968 or kmarlow@wisc.edu.

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PAVE is hiring for the the 13-14 academic year! We have many job opportunities.To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to chair.pave@gmail.com by Monday April 15th. You can find the position descriptions here: http://pave-uw.tumblr.com/post/47486839251/pave-is-now-hiring-for-2013-14 or at http://jobcenter.wisc.edu/ .

Welcome Back Job Board: April 1

Campus Women’s Center is Hiring for Fall 2013! Positions Available:

• Family Resources Coordinator
• Outreach Coordinator
• Publicity Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator

Applications are due by April 2nd at 11:59pm. Drop them off at the CWC or email them to cwc.volunteer@gmail.com. Application and Position Descriptions available online: http://campuswomenscenter.com/Get_Involved.html

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The College of Engineering is recruiting a Director of Diversity Research and Initiatives: They are searching for someone with strong qualitative and quantitative methodological skills. The person will be responsible for conducting research about the interventions and practices that lead to diversifying the engineering profession and for supervising and maintaining a small team of individuals that work to implement evidence-based programs.

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On Tuesday April 9th from 5-8pm in Memorial Union, the RISE program will host the 2^nd Annual Leadership Summit & Campus Job Fair. At this event you will meet with UW employers that are hiring for professional on campus job opportunities including student hourly positions, campus internships, UW research opportunities, UW full-time jobs (for graduates). All UW-Madison students are eligible to attend however; this event is specifically targeting diverse student groups on campus who are interested in employment at UW-Madison. There will be 25 employers across different colleges and schools who are currently hiring for job opportunities across campus.  Below you will find a list of registered employers.

• Administration Information Management Systems (AIMS)
• Athletics Department
• Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI)
• Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS) & Exploration Center for Majors & Careers (EC)
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
• College of Letters & Sciences
• Cultural Linguistic Services
• Department of Information Technology (DoIT)
• Division of Business Services
• Division of International Studies
• Division of Recreational Sports
• Division of Student Life: Administration
• Facilities Planning & Management
• General Library System
• Office of Admissions
• Research and Sponsored Programs
• Wisconsin School of Business
• School of Medicine and Public Health
• The PEOPLE Program
• Transportation Services
• Waisman Center
• Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH)
• Wisconsin National Primate Research Center
• UW-Madison Police Department
• Wisconsin Union

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United States Representative Mark Pocan is now accepting applications for summer internships in his Madison District Office. Interns in Congressman Pocan’s Madison office are engaged in a variety of activities and will benefit from working in an inclusive professional office. Interns will be immersed in the daily operation of a Congressional office, and are encouraged to challenge themselves. Opportunities are available for interns to focus on a specific area of interest.

Intern Responsibilities:

• Answering telephones
• Taking in constituent casework and legislative comments
• Processing constituent correspondence
• Drafting responses to constituents and other agencies
• Researching issues of importance

Qualities applicants must possess:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Competency with computers and online research
• Strong sense of team and positive attitude

Interns must commit to work 10-15 hours per week (2-3 days per week for 4-5 hour blocks) during normal business hours. In addition, those selected for internships must attend a training session on Friday, May 3, 2013.  All applications must be submitted by 5:00p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013.

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SOUL Summer School Applications now open: Due April 5. SOUL Summer School is an intensive 8-week introduction to community organizing and social change, designed for emerging organizers with at least one year of experience. SOUL is dedicated to building the skills of young women, young people of color, working class, and queer people as the next generation of leaders for the social justice movement. SOUL Summer School has three main components:

ORGANIZING SKILLS TRAINING so you can build the concrete tools you’ll need to organize for power in our communities. SOUL’s trainings will help you develop essential skills in outreach, recruitment, campaign strategy and tactics.

POLITICAL EDUCATION to deepen analysis of our political and economic context, especially the issues impacting working-class communities and communities of color. We’ll also look at current and historic fights to win justice for our people, and develop a vision for building our movement today.

INTERNSHIPS to practice your skills on the ground. You will have the opportunity to work closely with an organization that builds power locally through campaigns and base-building work.

SOUL Summer School is a full-time commitment. Participants can expect to spend 10 hours a week in political education and skills trainings, and at least 30 hours a week in the organizing internship. You will not have time for another job or summer classes. SOUL will provide a need-based stipend—up to $2000—for living costs during the summer.

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College Access Program Instructors. Instructors are strongly encouraged to design the course around their academic area of expertise in order to foster autonomy, creativity, and intellectual diversity. CAP Instructor Application. Deadline: April 5, 2013

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Student Full-time Researcher at Center for Media and Democracy (520 University Ave., Suite 260, Madison, WI 53703) for Summer 2013 (with opportunities to start sooner). $10/hr. 

The Madison, Wisconsin-based Center for Media and Democracy is seeking students with a strong interest in politics and excellent research and writing skills to support our investigative reporting and watchdog work, which we document on our websites PRwatch.org, ALECexposed.org, and most recently, PetersonPyramid.org. Interns will also aid in the development of our SourceWatch wiki, a well-respected online resource of short articles that document the central personalities, organizations, and frontgroups in the corporate and political worlds. Politically aware, open-minded, and self-motivated candidates are desired. Demonstrated interest in social justice, worker’s rights, environmental justice, gender and racial equality, and consumer protection is preferred. This position is for a summer internship (May through August), but opportunities are likely available for students to start as soon as they are available.

Application Deadline: April 26. Please email the following to Brendan Fischer at brendan@prwatch.org:

• resume
• short writing sample
• In the body of the email, please indicate why you want to work with the Center for Media and Democracy and your five most-frequented websites for news, information, or commentary
• indicate whether you have federal work study funds available.

Weekend Job Board: March 15

Network, network, network! These national organizations are looking for student interns. Connect with them and start building your professional networks. 

• Ivo E. Philbert, Assistant Vice President, INROADS, Inc. (120 Wall Street, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10005), 212) 425-8300 EXT. 1415, iphilbert@INROADS.org
• Joseph Worthy, Ohio Director of Youth Leadership and Organizing (431 E. 260th Street, Euclid, OH 44132) (216) 650-1961,  jworthy@childrensdefense.org
• Keith D. Wright, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, Black Caucus Foundation (1720 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,  Washington, D.C. 20036) (202) 263-2801, kwright@cbcfinc.org

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State of Wisconsin Investment Board has openings for a communications intern and a business process management intern. 

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Division of Recreational Sports is hiring for the Summer 2013 and the Fall 2013 semester. 

• Fitness Consultant: Fitness Consultants staff the weight room and cardio areas at the SERF, the NAT and the CRSC. They help participants with equipment usage, perform general supervision of fitness areas and keep the equipment clean. They must complete mandatory job training, CPR and First Aid certification. If interested, fill out an application by using the link below. For more information, contact Ellen Dixon at ellendixon@recsports.wisc.edu. Deadline: April 8
• ID Checker/Towel Room Attendant:  ID Checkers are the first representative of Rec Sports that patrons see as they walk through the door. As ID Checker, you will be responsible for verifying each patron’s membership and providing superb customer service.  The ideal employee is personable, professional, and is able to work both individually and as a part of a team. No prior experience with ID Checking is necessary. 
• Custodial Crew Member: The Custodial Crew at Rec Sports is responsible for keeping our facilities clean while also providing customer service. Although we do have a full time maintenance crew, our student custodial staff is a helping hand when maintenance is not in the building. A normal shift involves sweeping, disinfecting and restocking supplies throughout the building. No prior experience is necessary.

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The Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program is looking for students interested in interning in Madison as a Specialty Activity Helper; these internship are paid.   The area(s) of study best suited for these intern positions are:  Journalism & Communication – Communication Arts, Education – Physical Education & Recreation, Health Care – Developmentally Disabled, Liberal Arts/Science – Communicative Psychology. Recruitment will be continuing until the needs of the agencies have been met November 2012 through May 2013.

Job Description: Provides a greater level of treatment and help to improve the quality of live for residents, especially those who are so medically fragile and cannot participate in outdoor activities during cold weather months.  A great majority of this program is outdoors.  Each trip involves lifting people into and out of wheelchairs – greater staffing makes this possible.

Knowledge/Skills Required – Must have a diverse interest in recreational activity as evidenced by personal involvement, e.g. leisure activity, swimming, outdoor activity, active and passive activities.

Access the application and position details here: http://oser.state.wi.us/category.asp?linkcatid=342

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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is hiring a Diversity Director: The Diversity Director reports to the Dean of Students and is responsible for the overall administration of the staff, budgets and programs of the American Intercultural Center (AIC), consistent with the stated goals and mission of the Center.  In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Director works directly with multicultural students and student organizations to promote student satisfaction, involvement and success. This position works closely with a team of other Student Affairs and campus leaders to continually evaluate and improve the University’s efforts to recruit, retain and graduate multicultural/disadvantaged students. The Director promotes awareness of multicultural issues on campus and provides leadership in institution-wide efforts to enhance the campus climate. Application details here: http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/Jobs/position856.html Deadline: April 5

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“Women as Architects for Change,” on Friday, March 22, at Grainger Hall from 8:30 a.m. to noon:  The National Diversity Council hosts symposiums for and by women in regions across the country with the purpose of bringing women together from public, private and non-profit sectors to network, co-train with colleagues, and mentor one another in leadership growth. The panelists include:

• Anne H. Carter, Director of Corporate Diversity and Inclusion for Alliant Energy;
• Attorney Daphne Webb, a Partner at Stafford Rosenbaum, LLP;
• Rukmini Banerjee Vice President of Customer Operations CUNA Mutual;
• Michele Stanton, Senior Vice President of IT Management and Control at QBE North America;
• Cassandra Alston, Executive Director, Global Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Johnson Controls;
• Lori Berquam, UW-Madison Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students.

Discussion Topics:

• I’m a Woman. I’m Invincible. (The Pursuit of Work-Life Balance)
• Becoming a Person of Influence
• Cross-Cultural Leadership: Women Bridging the Racial Divide
• Personal Branding: Accessorizing Your Assets
• Top 5 Career Unwritten Rules
• “M” is for Mentoring – Let’s Pay it Forward

You’ll find a full description of the symposium, guest speakers and agenda, at Creating Community. Please register today – space is limited — at: http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/reg/catalog_course_detail.asp?course_key=42390

Weekend Job Board: February 22

The Undergraduate Writing Fellows Program brings together students from all majors to participate in an ambitious peer tutoring program that places undergraduates in positions of intellectual leadership. As a Fellow, you would serve as a role model, gain invaluable experience as a reader and writer yourself, and receive a stipend, as well as opportunities to conduct and present original research. There will be an informational sessions for prospective applicants on Monday, February 25th, Union South TITU, 6:00pm.

To learn more about the program, and access our application, please go to: http://writing.wisc.edu/writingfellows/. Deadline: Monday, March 11

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Dane County Youth Resource Outreach Worker: This is responsible professional work which involves assessing and coordinating outreach to youth, their families and systems for resource information related to the needs of children/youth with a focus on designated neighborhoods. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Youth Services Coordinator and involves a wide range of contact and communication with the public as well as representatives from non-profits, Neighborhood Resource Teams, Madison Metropolitan School District, and multiple City Departments. The work also involves assisting the Youth Services Coordinator on more complex projects and system development. Responsibilities may include:

• Assess afterschool/summer needs of children/youth, identify programs and opportunities to meet these needs, address barriers to their participation, and facilitate enrollment in afterschool/summer programs in specific Madison neighborhoods.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop and assist in the maintenance of a child/youth afterschool/summer program information system that will identify resource needs and potential efficiencies
• Serve as liaison between the City, neighborhoods and neighborhood organizations, Madison Metropolitan School District, providers, other governmental units/offices, non-profit organizations and other relevant groups and organizations in regards to afterschool and summer resources for children/youth.
• Develop methods to disseminate the resource information, including web-based data management systems and/or social media applications.
• Evaluate the youth resource information systems including creation of reports and recommendations regarding data management methods, process, and roles and responsibilities of stakeholders.Must have one year of professional administrative, planning and/or human service delivery experience involving considerable emphasis on the development and/or review of grant-funded proposals, program supervision/administration and (in the case of specialized positions) experience with services to the target group(s).

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.cityofmadison.com/hr

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The Lubar Institute for the Study of the Abrahamic Religions (LISAR) is now hiring for a 75-100% Communications Specialist on campus. Strong communication skills are a must. An interest in religion and the role it plays in the public square would be a plus: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_075789.html

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UW-Whitewater seeks Advisor for College of Business and Economics:  Academic advising for College of Business and Economics students at primarily the sophomore level, transfer students and international students.  Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting group advising meetings and meeting one-on-one with students, advising incoming freshmen, maintaining planning sheets for business majors, general business advising, serving as an advising resource to College departments, and assisting with College-wide initiatives such as major fairs, community service activities, and other advising-related events.   The position is located in the assistant dean’s office and will work closely with the assistant dean and senior advisor.Qualifications:  Bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred (business degree desirable) and two years’ higher education advising or related experience preferred.  The position requires ability to work with a diverse population and demonstration of excellent organizational, communication (written and oral), presentation and interpersonal skills, in addition to flexibility and ability to manage a variety of issues as they occur.  Experience with higher education student records software is a plus.Application: A complete application package must include:

• a letter of application
• vitae/resume’ including all relevant professional experience
• names and contact information of at least (3) three references
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcript will be required upon hiring)

Only complete applications will be considered.  Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, lists of applicants must be released upon request.  Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Only electronic submissions accepted.  Please send applications to goegleim@uww.edu and include “Advisor Position” in the subject field.  All documents should be attached in .pdf  (preferred) or Microsoft Word form. 

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Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is currently recruiting to fill a Nursing Supervisor position. As the Director of Clinical Reimbursement, the incumbent will oversee clinical reimbursement functions at WDVA’s Veterans Homes at King and Union Grove. The position is based in the Central Office in Madison but will travel to both Homes in performance of the job duties. https://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=64469&jobid=63984&org=485&class=38320&index=true

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The New Majority Organizing Academy (3 Day Organizing Intensive Training): The New Majority Organizing Academy trains people of all ages in grassroots community organizing. Community organizing is a strategy for social change. People attending the Academy’s trainings will learn the nuts and bolts of effective organizing tactics, like political education, 1-on-1 meetings, group meeting facilitation, direct action planning, and more. You can also learn how to develop a winning, issue-based campaign strategy, and how to design campaigns that can create short-term improvements in the lives of people in your community and lead to long-term social change.

Attendees that have learned to organize through electoral campaigns and canvassing will learn how about the differences between electoral field organizing and community organizing. The New Majority Organizing Academy is creating a wave of new organizers to help fight for a progressive future for Virginia!

This training costs $35.

The Academy is hosting a 3-Day Organizing Intensive Training from April 5-7, 2013 in Richmond, VA. 

A small number of qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a 2-week Organizing Immersion Program in May, and will be eligible to apply for full time organizing staff positions with Virginia New Majority afterwards

Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who are interested in working in Virginia in the long-term.

Register here: http://bit.ly/organizeva

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Job Board: February 15

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS:

• Internships in the New Economy Student Leadership Symposium is the second in a series of campus-wide events designed to help UW–Madison students sharpen their leadership skills, develop new networks, and ultimately achieve full employment upon graduation.  More specifically, this event will expose diverse UW–Madison students to national organizations focused  on  diversifying  the  next  generation  of  leadership  in  the  non-profit,  corporate, community, and government sectors of leadership. Thursday, February 21 from 5pm-10pm in Union South, Varsity Hall. Register at: http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/reg/catalog_course_detail.asp?course_key=41439

• RISE program’s Second Annual Leadership Summit & Campus Job Fair on March 5 at 5:00pm in Memorial Union: Last year more than 150 students, several UW employers, and representatives across our campus career/writing centers turned out to participate. This event specifically targets underrepresented students at UW-Madison. The primary goal is to connect these students to UW-employers who are hiring for summer and academic semester student hourly positions, internships and full-time employment at UW-Madison.

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The State of Wisconsin Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program (SAAIP) provides students with practical, on-the-job work experience, training and exposure to Wisconsin state government.   The SAAIP is coordinated by the Office of State Employment Relations (OSER), Division of Affirmative Action (DAA).    These are paid internships and SAAIP provides professional work experience and training to students from targeted affirmative action groups in Wisconsin’s institutions of higher education.  The SAAIP is designed to develop options for racial/ethnic minority students, female students and students with disabilities to consider a career with Wisconsin state government.  Deadline: March 1. Details and application here: http://oser.state.wi.us/category.asp?linkcatid=342

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The Progressive Change Campaign Committee is now accepting applications for its Spring and Summer 2013 Paid Fellowship program! They’re inviting folks with a strong sense of social and economic justice to apply now for the spring and summer fellowship program. Fellows take responsibility for their own, innovative projects, matched to their unique skill sets and interests. As a Fellow, you could work with the online organizing team to run cutting-edge campaigns; help organize local events and work in the field with volunteers; learn the nuts and bolts of development and fundraising; produce and edit videos that will be broadcast to a national audience; or work alongside our research engineers to create the next generation of campaign technology.

The PCCC fellowship gives the opportunity for talented people to take their skills to the next level. Past fellows have become full-time staff and now run some of our major projects and initiatives.  Others have used their new skills to run for state legislature (and win!) or become community leaders. Others have launched careers as lawyers, researchers and public policy experts.

In general, they look for competent, politically aware, progressive people for fellowships. In particular, they’re looking for folks who want to hone their skills in the following areas:

organizing blogging & social media graphic design video editing/production research

applied math/analytics software development fundraising press

These are full-time, paid positions. The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is a virtual work environment, so fellows can be based anywhere.

Apply online by clicking here. Please include in your application a sample of your work, such as a blog post or video you’ve edited. Deadlines:

• Spring Fellowship: Deadline to apply is March 1st. The fellowship will run from March 15 – May 31.
•  Summer Fellowship: Deadline to apply is May 1st. The fellowship will run from June 3 – August 23.

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Roosevelt Institute Campus Network 2013 Summer Academy, a nine-week public policy paid fellowship in Chicago, New York, and Washington, DC: The Roosevelt Institute Campus Network, the largest student policy organization in the country, engages 10,000+ college students in a unique form of progressive activism that empowers them as leaders and promotes their ideas for change. The Summer Academy aims to bring those committed to progressive change together to enable them with the tools, experiences, and community to be powerful actors in the political process. Current undergraduate and community college students are invited to apply for this summer opportunity. Summer Academy Fellows work full time in city government, community-based organizations, advocacy organizations, and think tanks and participate in a rigorous curriculum composed of workshops, team-based challenges, field visits, and a speaker series to develop key skills necessary to effectively engage with policy change.

To apply, you must complete the online application and essays, provide an unofficial transcript, and provide two letters of recommendation. The program begins June 7 and runs until August 11.  Application Deadline: Friday, February 22 by midnight. For program details and application, click here: http://www.rooseveltcampusnetwork.org/academy13

Weekend Job Board: February 1

The Multicultural Student Center is hiring an Organizational Development Specialist to provide general assistance to the MSC Asst. Director in departmental leadership and involvement efforts (e.g. supporting MSC affiliated Student organizations, and annual organizational events, trainings, and recognitions and provide targeted resources and support to multicultural umbrella organizations through advising, organizational development, and program planning. Applicants should include a current resume or vita and a cover letter. The cover letter must explicitly detail how you meet the minimum number of years/experience for this specific position, your competence in the basic skills required for this position, which preferred skills/experience you would bring to this position. E-mail to dsteele@studentlife.wisc.edu. Deadline: February 15. 

See here for complete details: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_075684.html

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Visitor & Information Programs Now Hiring Campus Tour Guides & Information Guides: Visitor & Information Programs is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic students to represent UW-Madison as Information Guides and Tour Guides beginning in summer and fall 2013. Starting salary is $8/hr with opportunities for merit raises and advancement. Applications and the complete job description are available at http://vip.wisc.edu/about-us/application/. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2013. Email us your questions at viphiring@uwmad.wisc.edu.

Weekend Job Board: January 25

City Year Milwaukee will be hosting its second “Shadow Day” on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.  This is a extraordinary opportunity  to get an authentic glimpse of a day in the life of a City Year Corps Member. There are twelve (12) spots available, of which, there are nine (9) available for the New Escorted Transportation format, whereby the shadower will ride the bus to and from the school with a currently serving Corps Members. The two options will be:

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. (not including travel back to City Year HQ)
• 1:30 – 6:00 p.m. (not including travel back to City Year HQ)

RSVPs are due by February 1 to Zuleyka Rios at zrios@cityyear.org or (414) 431-6814.

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Wisconsin Public Television seeks a Motion Graphics/Video Graphics Designer to be responsible for the creation, development and implementation of motion graphics and video design components for a variety of broadcast and non-broadcast video projects. This designer is also responsible for the operation of video design/production equipment for live, live-on-tape, and post-produced productions.  Additional responsibilities may include graphic design work for print and web.  Requires: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years video design experience plus knowledge and expertise with Adobe CS software and Chyron equipment; advanced communication skills; flexibility and mor.  Please see complete description and application details at: www.wpt2.org/employment.cfm Deadline: February 15

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United Council hiring Campus Field Organizer: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the UW-Madison Campus Organizer will actively organize to involve students on their own  behalf in running United Council campaigns at UW-Madison. The Campus Organizer will be expected to develop leaders and train large groups of students to take part in United Council activities, particularly relating to grassroots organizing and advocacy. This is a temporary position at United Council through the end of June with a possibility of continuation. The Campus Organizer will be expected to be flexible and capable of adapting to the fast-paced environment of non-profit grassroots organizing. All organizers will aid in the development of strategy, tactics, and  messaging for United Council efforts on their particular campuses, and then will be expected to keep detailed records of this activity to report to the Executive Director.

Send application, cover letter, resume and 1-2 page writing sample to Courtney Morse, Executive Director at ed@unitedcouncil.net.

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University Housing is now accepting applications for two Student Marketing Assistants for summer 2013 through the 2013-14 academic year. The position is a great opportunity for any student interested in marketing, print/web design, website content, social media, photography, PR and communications, and video. For more information, read the full job description online. (Note that this position is listed on our Summer Jobs page, but it is a year-round position.) Deadline: February 11. To apply, visit http://www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/summer

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is currently recruiting for Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist applicants that will be used to fill positions statewide. Applicants that took and passed the exam in January 2012 do not need to re-take the examination. The current vacancy is in DTSD’s Southwest Region in Madison, and the results of the exam may be used to fill other related positions over the next 3 to 6 months. The job announcement and online application is currently available on Wisc.Jobs at:

http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=56445&jobid=55960&index=true

Deadline: February 6, 2013

Weekend Job Board: January 18

Only a few more days to apply for the Multicultural Student Center’s full-time Social Justice Education Specialist position! We’re looking for someone to develop workshops and plan programs. This position reports to the Associate Director of the MSC and serves-as the primary facilitator/trainer of the Institute for Justice Education and Transformation (IJET). IJET is a curriculum-based initiative housed within the UW-Madison Multicultural Student Center. As a social justice educator on the staff of the MSC the principal duties of the position revolve around being a campus resource for social justice information, community building, program planning, assessment, and demonstrating commitment to the organizational success of both the MSC and the Division of Student Life. For full description of responsibilities, visit: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_075190.html

Applications should include a current resume or vita and a cover letter. Your cover letter must explicitly detail how you meet the minimum number of years/experience for this position; your competence in the basic skills required for this position and which preferred skills/experience you would bring to this position.

Submit applications by January 21 to Diane Steele (dsteele@studentlife.wisc.edu) Human Resources Manager, Division of Student Life, 70 Bascom Hall 500 Lincoln Dr Madison, WI 53706. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged.

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The Office of Student Affairs/Diversity at the Medical College of Wisconsin offers a summer enrichment programs for students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented. 

Diversity Summer Health-related Research Education Program (DSHREP)

• Interested students should be available from May 29 – August 2
• Application link: DSHREP
• The application deadline is Friday, February 1, 2013.

DSHREP is a 10-week summer program supported through an R25 research education grant funded by National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (NHLBI), an agency of National Institutes of Health (NIH). All research is conducted by MCW faculty, focusing on cardiovascular, hematological, and pulmonary diseases. The application process should take about half an hour, please be sure you have allotted ample time to complete this form without interruption. Once you start the application you will not have the opportunity to save or interrupt the application process and come back at a later time. Also, included in this application is an electronic recommendation form. You will need the following information about your references before you begin: Name, Title, E-mail Address and Phone Number.

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Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced internships for 2013 summer, and applicants can begin applying.

• WisDOT Information Systems Internship Opportunities: http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=63947&jobid=63462&index=true
• WisDOT Summer Diversity Internship Program: http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=63973&jobid=63488&index=true

The “Preview Exam” hyperlink on the websites is actually instructions on how to complete application online and submit cover letter and resume.  There are also some standard questions about preferences.

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AVID/TOPS is a community partnership between the Madison Metropolitan School District and the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County.  AVID/TOPS is a pre-college program geared towards first generation, low income students in the academic middle (2.0-3.5).  AVID/TOPS students have post-secondary potential, but may need a little extra support in getting there.  The elective course curriculum combines reading, writing and standardized testing skills, with tutorials, field trips and guest speakers to enable students to learn the necessary skills to be successful in high school and apply to their college educations.

They are current recruiting tutors for both the middle and high school AVID programs (program description below).  Tutorials take place during the student’s academic day on Tuesdays and Thursdays; tutors would need to be available both days and we would appreciate if tutors are able to stay the semester so they are able to build positive relationships with the students. https://empapp.madison.k12.wi.us/ats/app_login.shtml?COMPANY_ID=00005393 –

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Tenant Resource Center is hiring a Housing Resources Specialist. They will be paying $27,851 a year with 18 vacation/sick days and paid holidays.  The benefits also include Health, Vision, and Dental insurance. They strongly suggest bilingual individuals in Spanish, Hmong, or American Sign Language to apply (it is preferred, but not required).   There will also be paid training! http://tenantresourcecenter.org/pc/documents/TRC_HRS_JobDescription-2013.pdf

Resumes and cover letters may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Williamson Street address, faxed to 608-286-0804, or e-mailed to office@tenanresourcecenter.org by noon on January 23, 2013.

Weekend Job Board: January 4

Happy New Year! Lots of employers are hiring new staff at the beginning of the year…check out some of the listings below (including ours!). 

The Multicultural Student Center is hiring a full-time Social Justice Education Specialist! We’re looking for someone to develop workshops and plan programs. This position reports to the Associate Director of the MSC and serves-as the primary facilitator/trainer of the Institute for Justice Education and Transformation (IJET). IJET is a curriculum-based initiative housed within the UW-Madison Multicultural Student Center. As a social justice educator on the staff of the MSC the principal duties of the position revolve around being a campus resource for social justice information, community building, program planning, assessment, and demonstrating commitment to the organizational success of both the MSC and the Division of Student Life.

Degree and area of specialization: Bachelor’s (Master’s Preferred). Acceptable degree areas: Social Justice Education, Cultural/Ethnic /Area Studies, Student Affairs/Higher Education or closely related area.

Minimum number of years and type of experience*: The successful candidate must (a) have a minimum of 2-3 years of direct work within diverse people of color and/or student communities; designing, organizing and facilitating workshops or training and (b) exhibit a history of and commitment to creating a more socially just world; particularly around the intersections of racial justice with social justice issues concerning ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, environment, etc. *Note: may be established by a combination of professional, para-professional or other substantively related practical experience.

For full description of responsibilities, visit: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_075190.html

Applications should include a current resume or vita and a cover letter. Your cover letter must explicitly detail how you meet the minimum number of years/experience for this position; your competence in the basic skills required for this position and which preferred skills/experience you would bring to this position.

Submit applications by January 21 to Diane Steele (dsteele@studentlife.wisc.edu) Human Resources Manager, Division of Student Life, 70 Bascom Hall 500 Lincoln Dr Madison, WI 53706. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged.

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Paid Internships at the Zoo: Join a team of educators and volunteers in the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s Karen Peck Katz Conservation Education Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Their education programs are designed to help children develop environmental and scientific knowledge through fun, hands-on learning. Work with youth ages 2-14 in the 2013 Summer Camps assisting instructors in the classroom and leading Zoo tours. Interns also supervise high school volunteers and assist with material preparation. Interns are mentored by education staff and required to focus on professional skill development through self-reflection and experiential learning.

Cover Letter and Resume should be e-mailed (attachments only) by February 11 to pattyt@zoosociety.org (subject line: 2013 Summer Internship).