Communications Assistant

The communications assistant will help UW CALS External Relations staff manage the production and distribution of the college’s print and online alumni/science magazine and assist with other communications and office/clerical duties.

Primary duties: 1) Assist with Grow magazine production (web content and photo management, potential opportunities for writing articles, proofreading print layouts), and 2) help manage Grow distribution/logistics (manage Grow inbox, mailing list maintenance, Final Exam coordination, mailing print copies, campus distribution of print copies)

Other possible duties: 1) CALS web content management assistance (eCALS, CALS News, cals.wisc.edu); 2) long-term special projects (e.g., archiving, filing, digitizing); 3) general clerical and office upkeep duties (e.g., gathering and distributing mail, supply organization, light cleaning); 4) event preparation or support; 5) help produce CALS in the News; 6) serve as back up for other student assistants.

Qualifications and Skills:

Strong computer and software knowledge (Microsoft Office, WordPress or other web content management tool, email, Google Workspace)
Strong communication skills – written and oral
Excellent organizational skills
Attention to detail
Punctual and reliable
Must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at UW–Madison