Community Programs Professional Intern

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Key Job Responsibilities:

• Engages in the Rec Well professional internship development curriculum, all staff meetings, divisional committees, and other professional development responsibilities and opportunities. 

• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised operational policies and procedures

• Develops targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals

• Prepares and monitors budgets and purchases expenditures as needed

• Coordinates logistics for events and programs

• Assists in implementing the staffing resource allocation plan including hiring, training, and supervision

Department:

Community Programs

Compensation:

$22.50/Hour

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How to Apply:

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume and cover letter.

Priority Deadline:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 10, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Madelyn Johnson, [email protected]

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.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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