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Social Media and Geology Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508695
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: MINERAL POINT RD 3817
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.50
Job Categories: Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, STEM

Department Overview:

 Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey (WGNHS) Mission:
The Survey conducts earth-science surveys, field studies, and research. We provide objective scientific information about the geology, mineral resources, water resources, soil, and biology of Wisconsin. We collect, interpret, disseminate, and archive natural resource information. We communicate the results of our activities through publications, technical talks, and responses to inquiries from the public. These activities support informed decision-making by government, industry, business, and individual citizens.

Anticipated Start Date:

 5/5/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8

Schedule:

 Schedule is flexible, but candidate must have availability during standard business hours for weekly meetings.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.50 Maximum: $15.50

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 • Majoring or minoring in geosciences, geography, earth sciences, environmental sciences or science communications.
• Employment will require a criminal background check.
• Student must be enrolled for credit at an educational institution. Student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Have an interest in science communication.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, especially Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter).
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive.
• Knowledge and skills to effectively interact with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.
High speed internet connection is required for remote work.
Additional Preferred but Not Necessary Qualifications:
• Experience with social media management software such as Hootsuite
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions
• Knowledge of videography or photography software
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Online
• Eligibility to drive state vehicles
• Availability into the 2025-2026 school year

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Create 2-3 weekly posts for social media.
• Attend weekly meetings with social media team.
• Help with longer-term social media plan to continuously improve WGNHS’s online presence for better audience reach.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

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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