I-9 Reminder: Students, you'll need to bring your I-9 approved documents to campus before starting your new job! More information below.
If you have any questions about the hiring process, please email studentrecruiting@union.wisc.edu.
The Wisconsin Union offers a variety of student jobs that are fun, flexible and conveniently located around the UW-Madison campus. Now hiring for fall 2026!
Benefits of working with the Union:
- Starting pay of $15/hour or MORE
- 30% off on Union dining
- Work as little as 4-5 hours a week, or up to 20
- Flexible schedules: pick shifts that fit your class schedule
- Convenient locations: find a job close to your home or classes
Building Support
Our building support team helps to clean, monitor and maintain our various properties, from historic Memorial Union to bustling Union South.
Some examples of positions include:
- Building Manager
- Event Set-Up Team Member
- Custodial
- And More!
We hire building support positions for locations including Memorial Union, Union South, Fluno Center, Pyle Center, the Student Activities Center and Grainger Hall.
If we don't currently have openings for the position(s) you're looking for, please fill out our interest form and we'll let you know when we're hiring!
Dining & Hospitality
Be part of the largest team at the Wisconsin Union, responsible for hosting weddings, serving customers on the beloved Memorial Terrace, and keeping campus caffeinated at various cafes.
Some examples of positions include:
- Restaurant & Kitchen Staff - Bakery Production, Food Production, Dishroom, Cashiers, etc.
- Hotel & Hospitality Staff - Catering, Hotel Front Desk Staff, etc.
- Badger Market & Café - Cashiers, etc.
- And More!
We hire dining and hospitality positions for a wide range of locations including Memorial Union, Union South, Pyle Center, Fluno Center and Grainger Hall, plus all Badger Markets throughout campus (Engineering Hall, Medical Sciences, Ingraham, School of Human Ecology, Microbial Sciences Building, etc.).
If we don't currently have openings for the position(s) you're looking for, please fill out our interest form and we'll let you know when we're hiring!
Arts & Activities
Tap into your creative side with positions at the Wisconsin Union Theater, Wheelhouse Studios and Outdoor UW.
Some examples of positions include:
- Box Office Clerk
- Creative Consultant for Wheelhouse Studios
- Front of House Manager
- Theater Usher
- Outdoor UW Trip Leader
- And More!
We hire Arts and activities positions for Memorial Union and Union South.
If we don't currently have openings for the position(s) you're looking for, please fill out our interest form and we'll let you know when we're hiring!
Office & Administrative Support
Behind the scenes at the Union, there are dedicated teams helping to organize, promote and plan the many activities hosted in our buildings. Interns gain valuable real-world experience in a variety of fields.
Some examples of positions include:
- Conference Management Intern
- Student Recruiting Ambassador
- Wiscard Office Assistant
- Social Media & Marketing Intern
- And More!
We hire office and administrative support positions for a variety of locations including Memorial Union, Union South, the Student Activities Center and the Red Gym.
If we don't currently have openings for the position(s) you're looking for, please fill out our interest form and we'll let you know when we're hiring!
Helpful Info for Student Employees
- All of our student jobs have a starting wage of $15/hour or more, with opportunities to earn raises or promotions in certain departments
- Employees save 30% on food and drinks at Union locations
- Meet a fun, social network of other student employees
- With over 25+ locations all over campus, find a job that is close to home or class
- Student jobs meet United States visa requirements or work-study program requirements
- Student representation through SEAG (Student Employee Advisory Group)
- Exclusive study spaces for finals
- Build your resume and reflect on your skills through WiGrow conversations with your team or supervisor
- No prior job experience necessary for most of our positions! We look forward to teaching you everything you need to know.
To be eligible for Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or high school (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester.
Student jobs with the Wisconsin Union meet United States Visa requirements and work-study program requirements.
- Learn more about the federal work-study program
- Learn more about working at UW-Madison as an international student
- If you have a disability or need assistance applying, you can reach out to the McBurney Disability Resource Center and the Office for Equity and Diversity with questions
Before you can begin working, you must complete your I-9 Form. It's a required step for all new student employees. The I-9 confirms your identity and that you are eligible to work in the U.S. It should be done by your first day.
Documents that students commonly present include:
- Valid passport
- A valid photo ID and Social Security card or birth certificate
- International students must have a foreign passport, I-94 record, and I-20/DS-2019 visa form
See full list of acceptable documents