Department Overview:	What is PEOPLE? The University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) is one of the Student Engagement and Scholarship Programs (SESP) housed within the Division for Teaching and Learning (DTL). PEOPLE is a college prep scholarship program designed for low-income and first-generation college students. Their journey prepares them to be a viable college candidate, apply for admission to, and enroll at the Universities of Wisconsin institutions, with an emphasis on the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they are then supported by our College unit. Since the inception of PEOPLE in 1999, participation has grown from 66 high school students to over 1,100 in the pathway. The Precollege unit serves Precollege Scholars from 9th grade until the completion of senior year in high school. The PEOPLE College Success Center serves PEOPLE Scholars enrolled at UW-Madison from matriculation through to undergraduate degree completion. Over 1,800 PEOPLE Scholars have attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison under the full tuition scholarship. While this role will be directly supervised by PEOPLE College staff, the Graphic Design Intern will work to support the marketing and branding efforts across all units: College, Precollege Madison, and Precollege Milwaukee. About the Student Engagement and Scholarship Portfolio (SESP) The Student Engagement and Scholarship Portfolio (SESP) houses four student scholarship programs (PEOPLE Program, Posse Program, Mercile J. Lee, and First Wave/OMAI) with an infrastructure dedicated to support college attainment. Through intentional programming, personalized advising, and scholarship support, the SESP portfolio prioritizes student success, focusing on academic excellence, leadership, community building, and service. SESP prepares students to enact the Wisconsin Idea, growing as ethical and responsible leaders who can thrive in a world that is diverse, global, and interconnected.
Anticipated Start Date:	August 17th, 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	May 2027 with potential to extend
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 5 Maximum: 10
Schedule:	A flexible weekly schedule will be created in collaboration with the supervisor. It will require approximately 10-15 hours a week throughout the school year. The schedule is flexible Monday – Friday between the hours of 9 am - 5pm with occasional evening and/or weekend work depending on events. Successful applicants must have Friday’s 1:30 PM-3:30 PM blocked off for both semesters for our bi-weekly team meetings. The ideal candidate will be staying in this position through at least May 2027.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: 16 Maximum: 19
Number of Positions:	2
Qualifications:	- Current UW-Madison student in good non-academic standing with the University - Possess cultural humility and responsiveness, as well as a strong capacity to work effectively with a diverse population of staff, scholars, and other stakeholders - Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent graphic design experience Canva or equivalent content creation experience - Able to make at least two-semester commitment from August 2026 through May 2027 - Preference to a PEOPLE Scholar or student with work-study, although not required - Web development experience preferred but not required - Photography/videography experience would be a plus but not required Applicants must be reliable, self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented. The ideal applicant will have exceptional writing and editing skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, follow detailed instructions, and exercise good judgment on social media posts. They will have an elevated level of experience with social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, etc. Working knowledge of social software to manage social media communications is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	- A willingness to learn new software, actively asks questions, and seek out resources - A willingness to learn about digital accessibility and how to implement accessibility best practices in the program’s digital spaces. - Maintains flexibility and reliable attendance - Possess strong verbal and written communication skills - Possess organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines - Ability to self-start, take initiative, and problem solve with strong attention to detail - Ability to work within brand guidelines for messaging, tone, voice, and design - Ability to work well as a part of a team while making decisions independently - Ability to think creatively about communications and marketing strategies and identify gaps in current structures - Ability to create an inclusive, welcoming, and open working environment Preference will be given to candidates who have proficiency in: - Adobe Illustrator for graphic design and logo creation - Website design and development, specifically in WordPress software - Airtable - Coda - Trello for project/task management - Video production and editing for promotional use - Photo editing in Adobe Photoshop - Creating, editing, and organizing files in Google Drive applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.). - Creating, editing, and formatting files in Microsoft Office applications - Promoting diverse learning opportunities that spark exploration & develop socio-cultural awareness
Position Summary/Job Duties:	The Graphic Design Intern will collaborate with professional staff to generate graphic design projects for the purpose of creating programming logos, merchandise and more, as well as website management. This role will also collaborate with other students on the Marketing Internship Team (who serve in the Digital Communications Intern role). Primary duties for the Graphic Design Intern will include: Marketing/Communications - Create graphics and sometimes flyers as needed to help maintain PEOPLE’s branding and digital presences - Graphic design of program logos and branded apparel - Help professional staff maintain PEOPLE website - Designing, laying out, and formatting multi-page documents in Adobe InDesign, Canva, or Publisher, or other similar software - Assist in social media management - Assist in creating and distributing weekly newsletters - Assist with implementing marketing plans for projects Content Development - Research and develop content (both visual and written) - Photograph and video capture scholar experiences - Work with Professional Staff to create logos, branding materials, and branded merchandise Administrative - Help maintain the Digital Communications Calendar on Airtable to track and manage ad hoc project requests - Help maintain and optimize the digital communication submission process - Help monitor PEOPLE College Scholars email inbox and other online accounts - Help maintain the Marketing Internship Yearly Campaign Calendar on Coda to track and execute regularly occurring projects - Maintain confidentiality of online account information and other sensitive information - Maintain confidentiality of student information in compliance with FERPA regulations and university policies. - Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:	Light lifting required
Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. 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. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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