Intersectional Program Intern - Summer and/or Fall 2026 - Work Study or Regular Pay
Position Summary
The Intersectional Program Intern at UW-Whitewater collaborates with the Program Specialist for Intersectional and Greek Programs to create dynamic, thought-provoking events that celebrate identity, foster belonging, and spark meaningful dialogue. This role combines creativity with purpose by supporting outreach, event coordination, and program evaluation to enhance campus engagement. Interns play a key role in building inclusive spaces where students can explore and embrace their intersecting identities. The position also includes staffing Warhawk Connection Center (WCC) events and desk shifts, offering hands-on experience in leadership, communication, and community-building.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a UW-W student enrolled in at least 6 credits.
- Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Strong interest in social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
- Passion for event planning and community outreach.
Tasks
All UC Employees:
- Uphold UC’s service pillars of experience, courtesy, inclusion, efficiency, and safety.
- Follow UC Student Employee Guidelines
- Participate and complete onboarding, UC-wide Orientation, and training.
Position Specific:
- Plan and Facilitate Events: Support the design, promotion, and execution of programs that center intersectionality, including workshops, panels, and speaker series.
- Lead Outreach and Engagement: Develop creative strategies to engage underrepresented students and campus communities in intersectional programming.
- Support Program Assessment: Assist in creating and distributing tools like surveys to evaluate program effectiveness and gather participant feedback.
- Promote Programs and Events: Collaborate with marketing staff to increase visibility of intersectional initiatives through social media and campus outlets.
- Coordinate Signature Commemorative Programs: Provide leadership in planning and executing signature events such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program, César Chávez Celebration, and heritage month programming.
- Support WCC Operations: Help staff the Warhawk Connection Center Desk and events, ensuring inclusive and welcoming experiences for all students.
Additional Requirement(s) (Meetings/Training/Event Staffing)
- Weekly One-on-One Meetings with supervisor
- WCC Team Meetings by-weekly and may serve on SAI Advisory Board
Additional Opportunities
- Paid participation in the UC ConnectED professional development program
- Advance to the Lead position via the selection process with a pay increase
- Incentives apply - semesterly and summer
Related CAS Learning & Development Outcomes
- Interpersonal Competence Students will develop and demonstrate the ability to collaborate across differences by supervising interns, advising student groups, and facilitating inclusive programs that engage diverse campus communities. CAS Domain: Interpersonal Competence Relevant CAS Outcome: "Work effectively with others, including those with diverse perspectives and backgrounds."
- Effective Communication Students will strengthen their written, verbal, and digital communication skills by contributing to outreach, marketing, and facilitation of campus-wide intersectional initiatives. CAS Domain: Practical Competence Relevant CAS Outcome: "Communicate effectively in writing and speaking."
- Social Responsibility Students will enhance their awareness of systems of power and privilege, and apply this understanding to create inclusive events that honor identity and foster belonging. CAS Domain: Humanitarianism & Civic Engagement Relevant CAS Outcome: "Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for diversity and inclusion."
- Leadership Development Students will practice leadership through event coordination, learning to manage logistics, delegate tasks, and navigate campus partnerships. CAS Domain: Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration, and Application Relevant CAS Outcome: "Apply knowledge to solve problems and make decisions."