Community & Voter Engagement Internship (Jackets Vote Intern) 

The Link Center  

University of Wisconsin-Superior  

Position Description, Updated March 2024  

Working Title: Community & Voter Engagement Intern  

Business Title: Student Supervisor, Level III  

Office Location: Swenson Hall, Suite 1061  

Reports to: Outreach Program Manager  

Position Summary:   

This position will work directly with the Link Center to develop and lead non-partisan, civic and voter engagement strategies through the Jackets Vote program in the Link Center at UW-Superior. This internship will be focused on nonpartisan student and campus election engagement through education on voting rights, registration, deadlines, candidates, issues, and other get-out-the-vote efforts and is focused on developing and executing university-wide programming that centers around civic engagement topics like freedom speech, first amendment rights, civil discourse, and civil liberties.   

Number of intern positions: One 

Rate of pay: This will be a paid internship at $14/hour. *The interns will also participate as a Democracy Fellow through Campus Vote Project (CVP) and receive an additional stipend if all requirements are met.  

Hours per week: Interns will work a minimum of 10 hours/week from mid-August – mid-December 2025.  

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Research & Action Plan Development   

• Pull together key information about voter registration and election regulations/timelines for Wisconsin and Minnesota. 

• Review and actualize the Voter & Civic Engagement Action Plan and research, create, and assess new ways to engage students in voting and civic engagement. 

• May work to update an election-related section on Jackets Vote Canvas Course to share information about upcoming events/programs and deadlines. 

Coalition Building   

• Foster and maintain peer-to-peer, student-led engagement strategies. 

• Bring UW-Superior departments and offices together to amplify work around nonpartisan voter and civic engagement topics like freedom speech, first amendment rights, civil discourse, and civil liberties and host collaborative events/programs. 

Program Building & Implementation   

• Plan and facilitate outreach to UWS students through tabling, events, programs, and presentations to promote voter registration, education, engagement, and get-out-the-vote efforts at key times. 

• Plan and implement programming around Constitution Day and Civic Holidays. 

• Potentially host a Candidate Townhall. 

• Educate students on issues, candidates, and why elections matter. 

• Work to develop effective marketing materials and promotions (i.e. social media, flyers, brochures) to capture students’ attention to increase interest and awareness around voting. 

Reflection/Assessment   

• Track information and statistics related to outreach and education. 

• Create assessments to evaluate program/event effectiveness. 

Other opportunities as provided.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at UW-Superior. 

• Must have and maintain at least a 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) cumulative G.P.A. 

• Values differences among individuals and ideas 

• Ability to engage with all voters in a nonpartisan manner. 

• Follow guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Student Employee Handbook. 

• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher. 

• Provides appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written communication. 

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, in a timely manner, and meet project deadlines. 

• High attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. 

• Exhibits self-motivation, responsibility, dependability, integrity, confidentiality, and time management. 

• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities and assignments. 

• Must be able to work with a team and independently. 

Desired Qualifications:   

• Enthusiasm to positively represent UW-Superior and the Link Center. 

• Demonstrated leadership ability. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

How to apply:  UW-Superior students are to apply through Handshake. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two professional references. The cover letter should include: major, expected graduation date and an explanation of why this position interests you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be held in-person/online during Summer 2025. 

Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check.  A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant.  In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.