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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS

Join one of the fastest growing, future-thinking, creatively inclined professional teams in the country. We are committed to offering you the opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and achieve personal fulfillment, all while bolstering your professional portfolio.

Our interns are fully integrated into our full-time staff. While responsibilities vary by position and year, all individuals are valued, treated as professional staff, and will develop an in-depth perspective of our organization and operations.

Help us leave a legacy not only here in Madison, but in the field of campus recreation and wellbeing.

We’re building a movement, and we want you to join us.

APPLY TODAY

Explore our current openings on the UW Jobs Board. Apply to join our team and our movement.

VIEW PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP OFFERINGS

Summer Internships

Applications will open in February 2025.

Candidates must apply to each position they are interested in and are welcome to apply to multiple positions. Application links for each position will be listed below.

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Internship Details

  • Internships are limited-time employments lasting 400 total hours
  • Internship dates are approximate and will run June to August
  • Interns will be compensated at a rate of $22.00/hour for an average of 40 hours/week
  • Intern will receive up to ten days of unpaid vacation
  • Position requires a criminal background check
  • Housing, benefits, and health insurance not included

Academic Year Internships

Applications will open in February 2025.

Candidates must apply to each position they are interested in and are welcome to apply to multiple positions. Application links for each position will be listed below.

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Perks & Details

Cool stuff you get:

  • Access to Rec Well facilities, programs, and services
  • $1500 of professional development support
  • Registration costs are covered for the following:
    • WIRSA State Conference
    • NIRSA Region III Student Lead On Conference

Internship details:

  • Academic year internships are limited-time employments lasting 9 months or 1,040 total hours
  • Internship dates are approximate and will run mid-August to May
  • Interns will be compensated at a rate of $22/hour for an average of 30 hours/week
  • Interns will be allotted approximately four weeks unpaid leave
        1. Recommended break times
          1. Thanksgiving Break (1 week)
          2. Winter Break (2 weeks)
          3. Spring Break (1 week)
  • Position requires a criminal background check
  • Housing, transportation, and other benefits are not included

Why Our Internship is Right For You

Our human capital values of communicating effectively, collaborative and innovative idea generation, recognition of achievements, and commitment to cultivating a healthy environment, are what motivate us to provide you an exceptional experience.

During this internship experience, you will be provided the resources, support, and opportunities to:

  • Write your story as a professional for whichever career path is best for you.
  • Weave relationships with forward-thinking and motivated students and professionals.
  • Welcome personal growth and self-exploration for yourself.
  • Widen your abilities as a leader, innovator, and decision-maker.
  • Wow your future employer.

Learn More

For more information about our professional internship program, email Alec Triggiano at alec.triggiano@wisc.edu
or call (608) 890 – 3906.

(608) 890 – 3906