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Department Overview: |
The Information Technology Department at the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) manages the technology and computer infrastructure that drives the Agency’s business systems and automation requirements. The IT department manages infrastructure, software, and technical workflows that support the WHS's numerous program areas, 12 historic locations around the state, and its headquarters building in downtown Madison, WI. |
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Anticipated Start Date: |
8/23/2026 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): |
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail: |
Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week: |
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20 |
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Schedule: |
Part-time Monday-Friday, flexible hours to accommodate class schedules |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: |
Minimum: $17.00 Maximum: $19.00 |
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Number of Positions: |
2 |
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Qualifications: |
*WORK STUDY REQUIRED* Currently enrolled as a student in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Web Development, User Experience (UX) design) Knowledge of web design and development practices Interest in accessibility standards (WCAG) is a plus Able to learn new software and technologies Able to work independently and as part of a team |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: |
Knowledge in copywriting |
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Position Summary/Job Duties: |
Under the general supervision of the IT Director and with guidance from the Software Engineer and Web Designer, the Junior Web Editor position will work to create, update, and manage the content of the web pages of the Wisconsin Historical Society, focusing primarily on WordPress pages and the Content Management System. The Junior Web Editor will also play a key role in ongoing digital accessibility, performing accessibility verifications and remediations to ensure agency webpage compliance. |
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Physical Demands: |
none |
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Institutional Statements: |
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ |
