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Innovative Ventures Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 25876
Division/Organization: WiSys
Department: Innovative Ventures
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: 614 Walnut Street 13th floor Madison, WI 53726 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00 to $18.00
Job Categories: Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, STEM

Department Overview:

WiSys is a nonprofit organization that works with faculty, staff, students and alumni of the Universities of Wisconsin to facilitate cutting-edge research programs, develop and commercialize discoveries and foster a spirit of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking across the state. For more information visit: https://www.wisys.org/about-us/careers 

WiSys promotes and supports an inclusive and diverse environment.

Anticipated Start Date

 5/19/25

Anticipated End Date

 5/31/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

 15 to 20

Schedule:

We are seeking a student to start in the summer and continue through the next academic year. The intern would be able to work up to 15 hours per week during the semester and up to 30 hours per week during the summer, between Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours are flexible to ensure the student’s education remains a top priority. 

This position may be done remotely or from our offices located at 614 Walnut Street in Madison, Wisconsin.

Salary/Wage Range:

 Hourly $18.00 to $18.00

Number Of Positions

 1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Innovative Ventures team at WiSys works with community and University partners to support local entrepreneurs and startups through the WiSys VentureHome program. The mission of the WiSys VentureHome program is to support scalable startups by providing local access to a statewide network of resources.

This role will work with the Innovative Ventures team to support entrepreneurs and startups in Wisconsin, assist with the programming and logistics at WiSys VentureHome locations, and assist with the planning and organizing of WiSys events.

Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will be a student majoring in or having an emphasis in entrepreneurship, management, communications, business, or related field. Candidates who possess or would like to gain the following skills are encouraged to apply regardless of their major:

  • A passion for entrepreneurship
  • Ability to effectively work in a collaborative team environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), web, and electronic communications technologies
  • Familiarity with creating marketing materials using platforms like Adobe suite, Canva, etc.

 

Physical Demands

 Limited to typically office work

Application Instructions:

We encourage all interested applicants to apply via our career portal on our website: Careers - WiSys www.wisys.org/about-us/careers

Contact:

 Org: WiSys
Contact: Maureen Miner
Web: www.wisys.org
Email: hr@wisys.org

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Applications close: CST Central Standard Time

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