Marketing Intern - Summer and/or Fall 2026 - Work Study or Regular Pay
Position Summary
The University Center (UC) Marketing Intern at UW-Whitewater supports the promotion of University Center events and services through digital content, campus outreach, and creative storytelling. This position assists with social media, blog writing, promotional campaigns, and more while gaining hands-on experience in marketing strategy and communication.
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:
- Manage and create content for UC social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat; regularly review analytics and perform a content audit twice a year to improve engagement and strategy.
- Oversee and update marketing plans for UC departments, ensuring strategies are current, effective, and aligned with department goals.
- Promote UC events and services through digital signage, online calendars, campus newsletters, and outreach at tabling events.
- Distribute and hang up printed promotional materials such as posters and signboards around campus
- Lead and contribute to UC storytelling efforts by overseeing the bi-weekly Student Marketing Committee and writing, editing, and publishing blog content for the UC Blog on WordPress
- Attend and photograph UC events as needed
Additional Requirement(s) (Meetings/Training/Event Staffing)
- Attend Fall & Spring Unit Trainings and Monthly Unit Meetings
- Attend bi-weekly Student Marketing Committee meetings during academic year
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
- Gain strong written and verbal communication skills through blog writing, social media content, and presenting ideas during team meetings and committee discussions.
- Apply creative thinking and problem-solving to marketing campaigns, content planning, and promotional strategies that align with UC goals.
- Collaborate with campus departments, UC staff, and marketing team members while meeting deadlines and balancing multiple projects.
- Develop digital marketing skills using tools such as social media, WordPress, Google Business, Hootsuite, Trello, and Google Analytics.