Pathways Intern: National History Day Coordinator

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Pathways Intern: National History Day Coordinator

The National History Day (NHD) Coordinator will assist in planning for the National History Day Central Wisconsin Regional Competition which takes place around March each year. National History Day® (NHD) is a program that engages middle school and high school students in historical research and academic competition.

The NHD Coordinator will work closely with office staff to coordinate all aspects of the event including following the lead up to event timeline, coordinating day-of competition schedule, outreach to area schools, volunteer recruitment, and utilizing National History Day software to set up online registration portal.

More information on National History Day can be found here: National History Day - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and task management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Trustworthy, dependable, positive attitude
• Creative problem solving and attention to detail
• Time management skills and ability to work independently to meet deadlines

Students applying for this position must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous participant or volunteer experience in National History Day
• Previous experience in an event coordinator (or similar) role

Education

• Availability for the entire academic year
• Maintain good academic standing and enrollment of at least 12 (or more) credits each semester during the internship period
• Be a current undergraduate student
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Compensation

$13.00/hour

Hours

3 hours per week during the fall semester/6-10 hours per week during the spring semester leading up to National History Day.

Contact Information

For specific position details and questions please email Lindsey Cheever, [email protected].

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Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.