WUD Leadership Applications

Wisconsin Union Officer positions:

The Wisconsin Union Officers are responsible for overseeing the Wisconsin Union Directorate, in addition to serving the greater Union. 

• Union President
• Vice President of Internal Relations
• Vice President of External Relations

Before applying, please note the following: 

1. Per Union policy, to be eligible for a WUD leadership position, an individual must be a current student in good academic standing at UW-Madison while serving their term.
2. Ensure you are available for the mandatory interview, training and event dates listed here.
3. Once you begin the application, even if you close out of Qualtrics before submitting, it will send your responses to our database. We recommend typing your answers in word processor and copying them over to the application when you are ready.

Applications for 2020-21 are open! Apply here

WUD Director positions:

Each Director manages one of the Wisconsin Union Directorate's unique programming committees. For more information about each WUD committee, please see their pages on our website. 

• Alternative Breaks Committee Director
  
• Art Committee Director 
  
• Cuisine Committee Director
  
• Distinguished Lecture Series Committee Director
• Film Committee Director
  
• Global Connections Committee Director
  
• Music Committee Director
  
• Performing Arts Committee Director
  
• Publications Committee Director
  
• Society and Politics Committee Director

Before applying, please note the following: 

1. Per Union policy, to be eligible for a WUD leadership position, an individual must be a current student in good academic standing at UW-Madison while serving their term.
2. Ensure you are available for the mandatory interview, training and event dates listed here.
3. Once you begin the application, even if you close out of Qualtrics before submitting, it will send your responses to our database.  We recommend typing your answers in word processor and copying them over to the application when you are ready.

Applications for 2020-21 are open! Apply here

The Wisconsin Union has a variety of summer opportunities for students as well. From coordinating our art galleries and Terrace shows, to managing events and booking films, our summer interns and coordinators are tasked with bringing the Union to life in the summer!  

Available positions include:

• Summer Art Coordinator (1 position, stipend)
• Performing Arts: Classic Music Series Summer Coordinator (1 position, stipend)
• Summer Film Coordinator (1 position, stipend)
• Summer Music Interns (2 positions, paid hourly)

Applicants must be current UW-Madison students in good academic standing while serving their term.

Selected applicants must be available for a few select dates in addition to those listed on the position description. Please check those dates here.

Applications For 2020-21 are open! Apply here

Wisconsin Union Directorate Associate Director and Coordinator Positions

Click the links to view the available positions within each committee. Applications can be found below.

• Alternative Breaks Committee
  
• Art Committee
  
• Cuisine Committee
  
• Distinguished Lecture Series
  
• Film Committee
• Global Connections Committee
  
• Music Committee
• Performing Arts Committee
  
• Publications Committee
  
• Society and Politics Committee

Ready to Apply?

Before applying, please note the following: 

1. Per Union policy, to be eligible for a WUD leadership position, an individual must be a current student at UW-Madison while serving their term.
2. Ensure a time commitment of approximately 10 hours per week with a flexible schedule

• Alternative Breaks Committee Applications have closed 
• Art Committee  Applications have closed
• Cuisine Committee Applications have closed 
• Distinguished Lecture Series Applications have closed 
  
• Film Committee  Applications have closed 
  
• Global Connections Committee  Applications have closed
• Music Committee  Applications have closed 
• Performing Arts Committee  Applications have closed
• Publications Committee Editor-In-Chief Applications have closed
• Publications Committee ADs  Applications have closed
• Society and Politics Committee  Applications have closed

Study abroad candidates

If you are studying abroad in the 2020-21 academic year, you are not eligible to apply. Those studying abroad Spring 2020 are eligible to apply. The online application is still due by the date listed, along with a video submission in place of an in-person interview. More information is available on the application form.

Video submissions are due by:

• 5pm (CT) on Tuesday, February 4th for Officer applicants. Link to box folder to upload video submission.
• 5pm (CT) on Friday, February 21st for Director applicants. Link to box folder to upload video submission.

Experience

Applicants do not need to have previous involvement in the Wisconsin Union or any WUD committee. While knowledge of our committees and events is a plus, we are seeking any individuals who demonstrate leadership abilities, have relevant background pertinent to the role(s) applied for, and will uphold a commitment to fostering the growth of our committees. 

Time commitment

WUD leaders should expect to dedicate a significant amount of time to their position in order to successfully fulfill their responsibilities and best lead their committee. Current WUD leaders boast excellent time management skills and many are involved in multiple student organizations and/or have an on-campus job outside of their role in WUD. Remember to double check the list of mandatory dates before applying.

Qualifications

Each position is a little different, requiring unique skills, interests or knowledge to be best prepared for the role. The ideal candidates will be well-prepared to complete the duties listed on the position description of their desired role, though no specific qualifications are required. Any and all UW-Madison students and welcome and encouraged to apply.