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Literacy Link Education & Community Engagement Intern - SoHE Majors only

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511757
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Institute Director - Human Development & Relationships
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: 3500 University Avenue
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Child Development and Care, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Data Analysis, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 The Literacy Link is a program designed to bring literacy and learning opportunities to young children with parents or caregivers in local correctional systems. We partner with jails, criminal justice organizations, libraries and community-based reentry organizations to foster healthy family relationships through positive, literacy-focused interactions. Our strategies (Making Reading Memories, Family Friendly Spaces/Visits, TeleStory, Family Support) are structured to promote language and literacy skills in children by creating literacy-rich experiences that strengthen the bonds between children, their caregivers and parents that are incarcerated.



The Literacy Link is part of the Division of Extensions Human Development and Relationships Institute (HDRI). HDRI aims to provide the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. We promote the development of resilient individuals, families, and communities across Wisconsin at every stage of life through meaningful collaborations and research-based education. Our programs empower families to become more financially aware, promote aging-friendly environments, coach effective parents, and help families to thrive.

Anticipated Start Date:

 September 3, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 December 4, 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 15 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 Monday through Friday 9:00-4:30 as available for meetings and activities. Work with the site supervisor to manage other tasks and responsibilities

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $18.00 

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 1. Student in the School of Human Ecology (SoHE) and enrolled in one of the 7 SoHE majors.
2. Have at least junior standing (54 credits completed prior to the internship).
3. Have completed the prerequisite course, INTER-HE 202, and additional coursework identified below if applicable.
_____a. Community & Organizational Development: N/A
_____b. Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies: Cnsr Sci 257
_____c. Human Development & Family Studies: N/A
_____d. Interior Architecture: DS 322
_____e. Personal Finance: Cnsr Sci 275
_____f. Textiles & Fashion Design: N/A
_____g.Design, Innovation & Society: N/A
4. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
6. Comfortable interacting professionally with educators, caregivers, community partners, and correctional facility staff.
7. Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and working with diverse populations.
8. Employment will require a criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Passionate about literacy, education, child development, and family engagement.
- Looking to gain meaningful experience working with justice-involved families and community-based programs that create positive outcomes.
- Strong communicators who enjoy collaborating with diverse populations and community partners.
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects independently.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

1. Administrative and Logistical Support
____a. Provide technical support for remote programming.
____b. Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling workshops, preparing materials, distributing/mailing materials and tracking participation.
____c. Monitoring/Maintaining program resources and inventory.

2. Professional Communication and Collaboration
____a. Communicate with county-based educators and jail facilities for program coordination.
____b. Work directly with incarcerated parents and caregivers to foster engagement and participation in programs.
____c. Provide administrative support to Literacy Link team during in-person/remote meetings

3. Program Facilitation and Development
____a. Support family friendly visits grant project; organizing activities (e.g., crafts, photo booths, seasonal projects) to strengthen parent-child bonds.
____b. Assist in updating and enhancing existing curricula/materials, such as Read and Connect, Making Reading Memories, and developing complementary digital tools for use in jail facilities.

4. Leadership and Independent Work
____a. Demonstrate initiative by identifying opportunities for new projects or program improvements within Literacy Link and UW-Madison, Division of Extension.

5. Research and Data Analysis
____a. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including program evaluations from the Read and Connect and Making Reading Memories programs
____b. Support additional Extension events in data collection and processing

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, sitting or standing in front of computer screen

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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