Graphic Design Professional Internship

UW-Madison Recreational Sports

With more than 40,000 students, exceptional academics, inspiring faculty and alumni, a beautiful campus and a vibrant college scene, UW–Madison is one of the nation’s premier universities. UW-Madison is the birthplace of the Wisconsin Idea, the principle that education should improve people’s lives beyond the university classroom. We believe the work that’s done here at the UW should help people in the state, the country and around the globe. UW-Madison offers 160 majors and 4,200 courses. Seventy of our academic programs are ranked in the nation’s top 10, and UW-Madison overall is ranked seventh among public universities. With 933 acres located on the shores of Lake Mendota, UW-Madison boasts a beautiful campus through all four seasons. The city of Madison (population 220,000) has topped many “best” lists — best place to live and work, best college sports town, one of America’s safest cities, a top green city – and offers a combination of campus and city that together make one of the nation’s liveliest college scenes.

http://www.recsports.wisc.edu


Position Details

Graphic Design Professional Internship
Internship
Part-time
4/4/2018
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

The Division of Recreational Sports is looking for highly innovative, passionate, motivated, energetic, and team-oriented people who will work hard to inspire campus to PLAY HARD. GET FIT. LIVE WELL. We aim to not only be on the cutting-edge of recreational trends, but to be out front, setting the standards. In March 2014, our division passed a $236-million referendum to construct two new recreation centers and two new outdoor turf playfields. We value the contributions and perspectives of everyone on our team as we build the future of campus recreation at Wisconsin. With our first recreation center expected to open in the 2019-2020 school year, this year’s intern class will have an opportunity to contribute to the planning and vision of that facility. You will be encouraged to share your previous experiences and ideas for how we can deliver the best services and programs to campus.

Besides our talented, innovative, fun-loving staff, there are many other reasons to consider joining our team. We value the whole college experience and believe that recreation plays an integral role in the current and future success of our students. We trust our team’s experiences and education, and we encourage employees to pursue new ideas and think outside the box. New team members have the opportunity to make a difference starting their first day on the job.

Overall, we are committed to the professional development of our employees and hope to provide a meaningful experience to our students as well as our professional staff. We lead based on strengths and will provide opportunities for professional development, including NIRSA, Region III Lead-On, and other conferences related to your professional goals.

Our Professional Internship program provides an opportunity to apply and build on your academic knowledge while you advance your professional and technical skills in the workplace. Plus, you'll get to work alongside one of the fastest growing, future-thinking, creatively-inclined professional teams in the country! Consider joining our team if you hope to grow, learn, and make a difference.

General Expectations:

  • Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge
  • Exhibit professionalism in dress, attitude, work ethic, and relationships with coworkers
  • Contribute to the fulfillment of the Rec Sports mission and values
  • Attend leadership seminars, staff meetings, professional association meetings, and other relevant events as requested
  • Enforce Rec Sports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction
  • Adhere to the Rec Sports brand style guide
  • Respond to emergency situations and adhere to established protocols

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Grow brand representation on campus through the planning and implementation of a consistent visual identity for promotional and educational materials
  • Plan and create content for students, faculty/staff, donors, corporations, and campus administrators to be distributed via the website, social media, emails, and printed materials
  • Assist in the development and execution of the annual Rec Sports marketing and communication plan
  • Contribute to conversations and planning for the Division’s rebranding, including participation in exercises with design agency
  • Assist the Coordinators of Marketing and Communications in managing graphic design and multimedia student staff (including developing schedules, delegating and coordinating assignments, offering creative feedback and constructive criticism, and enforcing deadlines)
  • Work with Coordinators of Marketing and Communications to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and initiatives throughout the year
  • Collaborate with other interns to complete annual capstone project

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Achieve or advancing towards Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field
  • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 is preferred
  • Demonstrated communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Ability to think creatively and critically to identify and solve problems
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to attain it within the first week of employment

Additional Information:

  • Internship dates are approximate and will run July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019
  • Interns will be compensated at a rate of $15.00/hour for an average 30 hours per week
  • Allotted time off during winter break and spring break (approximately three weeks)
  • Position does require a criminal background investigation and a valid driver’s license
  • Housing, benefits, and health insurance are not included

For more information, please visit our website: http://recsports.wisc.edu/internships.htm



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