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Universities of Wisconsin · 3 months ago

Pathways Internship: Communication and Design

Stevens Point, WI

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

The Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Pathways Internship in Communication and Design at the UW-Stevens Point. This internship provides a high-impact opportunity for students to engage in Indigenous representation, storytelling, and visual communication while collaborating with the Native American Center to create culturally respectful marketing materials and support programming.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Create visually engaging, culturally respectful marketing materials for events and programs

Assist with storytelling efforts that uplift AIRO members, alumni, and partner communities

Manage and maintain creative and cultural resources (craft supplies, medicines, tools)

Support internal programming including crafting workshops, cultural outings, and skill-building activities

Collaborate with other team members to ensure coordinated outreach and programming

Contribute to the upkeep of a welcoming, inclusive, and relationally grounded space

Qualification

Graphic designCross-cultural communicationProject managementCommunity-buildingCulturally responsible designOrganizational skillsCreative skillsCollaborative environment

Required

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process

The intern will collaborate closely with the Native American Center Mentor to develop and implement outreach, marketing, and programming materials that reflect the values and voices of Indigenous students, alumni, and community partners

This position includes training in cross-cultural communication, the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, and culturally responsible design principles, offering experiential preparation for careers in arts administration, advocacy, nonprofit leadership, or education

Create visually engaging, culturally respectful marketing materials for events and programs

Assist with storytelling efforts that uplift AIRO members, alumni, and partner communities

Manage and maintain creative and cultural resources (craft supplies, medicines, tools)

Support internal programming including crafting workshops, cultural outings, and skill-building activities

Collaborate with other team members to ensure coordinated outreach and programming

Contribute to the upkeep of a welcoming, inclusive, and relationally grounded space

Students will demonstrate an understanding of federal laws related to Native arts (e.g., Indian Arts and Crafts Act) and the cultural protocols for representing Native Nations and their citizens

Students will design culturally appropriate marketing and outreach materials that promote Native American Center events, using best practices in ethical design and storytelling

Students will collaborate with team members to plan and implement arts-based and cultural programming, demonstrating effective interpersonal and intercultural communication

Students will organize and maintain program supplies and assist in developing outreach strategies, demonstrating leadership, accountability, and organization

Students will reflect on the role of arts and design in Indigenous self-determination and apply that understanding to promote visual sovereignty and accurate cultural representation

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986