ACSESS - Social Media Intern
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Job No: 511600
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: ACSESS
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Madison, WI
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $20.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Government and Public Administration, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, STEM, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Federal Work-Study Preferred
Department Overview:
The Alliance of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Societies (ACSESS) is the nonprofit management organization for three national scientific societies: the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). Together, these societies represent thousands of scientists, educators, and professionals who advance research, education, and practical solutions in agriculture, soils, and the environment. From journals and books to conferences, certifications, and science policy, ACSESS supports programs that help members share knowledge and address global challenges in food security, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship
Anticipated Start Date:
05-26-2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 20
Schedule:
20 hours per week with the expectation of working four days per week, Days and times are flexible, Monday through Friday, within core hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm,
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $20.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
- Current University of Wisconsin student with confirmed Federal Work Study eligibility. - Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Film, Agricultural Communications, or a related field
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Passion for video storytelling and social-first content creation Experience creating and editing short-form video content Familiarity with tools such as CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Adobe Express Strong grasp of current social media trends and platform best practices Strong communication skills and attention to detail Comfortable interviewing or interacting with members and volunteers on camera or off Ability to translate professional or scientific topics into engaging, accessible content Interest in science, agriculture, sustainability, or nonprofit communications is a plus
Position Summary/Job Duties:
- Create short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and Threads - Edit videos using tools like CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar platforms - Brainstorm creative ideas and trending formats that align with each platform’s audience - Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns promoting science, membership, certification, publications, and events - Help organize video assets and maintain content calendars - Monitor social media trends and recommend new ideas and formats - Support basic analytics reporting on video performance and engagement
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus,
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/
Advertised: May 18, 2026 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time
Applications close: June 14, 2026 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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