Employment

Marketing/Communications Position
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network

THE OPPORTUNITY
The WEN Marketing/Communications student directly supports the division’s activities.  This position will report to the WEN Outreach Specialist, Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at UW-Extension.  Successful applicant will be expected to work 10-15 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

WEN Partners

• Provide assistance with evaluations of WEN partners by researching, analyzing, and summarizing data entered by partners into WEN tracker/Events calendar/Success story leads provided, etc.

WEN Communications

• Manage all social media, including:
• Updating Tweets and status’
• Tracking successful Tweets
• Adjusting output based on audience responses
• Measuring scope of Tweets
• Create/Assist with developing WEN promotional materials (web, print, etc.)
• Maintain the WEN Intranet, list-servs, contact databases, and other communication tools
• Other projects assigned

Companies to Watch Awards Program

• Assist WEN CTW coordinator with, but not limited to:
• Compiling media and outreach mailing lists
• Nomination/application email reminders and intake monitoring
• Awardee notification
• Marketing materials as directed

Business Assistance Program

• Assist WEN BAP coordinator with, but not limited to:
• Reaching out to attorneys to gain more participants
• Maintaining client intranet
• Connecting clients with the appropriate attorney
• Updating the BAP section of the WEN website

Desirable Qualities

• Knowledge of social media
• Self-motivated
• Follows direction
• Effective communication skills

To apply, please send resume to Emily Barth (emily.barth@uwex.edu).