The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members and visitors through shared cultural, social and recreational events and experiences.

• Flexible schedule, with mix of weekday hours and evening and weekend hours, around class schedule.

The Community Relations Coordinator works closing with the Wisconsin Union Theater’s programming, marketing, and ticketing staff on audience development and community engagement for the Wisconsin Union Theater’s annual season of performing arts. Responsibilities include researching campus departments, organizations, and community groups and identifying potential opportunities for group ticket sales or donor-funded complimentary tickets; communicating and promoting events to different groups in effective ways; designing a process that ensures a positive experience our guests; working closely with Theater staff to coordinate tickets, seating, and other related logistical needs.

*Must be a School of Education student to qualify for this internship*

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups with different backgrounds, beliefs, languages, and cultures
• Ability to flex schedule and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate details with external groups
• Prior experience in community building or community engagement a plus
• Prior knowledge and experience working in arts administration or performing arts environment a plus

Student Status

To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or highschool (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email hr@union.wisc.edu.

Please go to the Union Job Site https://union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/ to apply for this job. NOTE: This job is subject to being removed early