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Position Title: Arts & Design Office Manager (Internship)
Department: Native American Center
Supervisor: Rachel Davis, Native American Center Mentor and Coordinator
Location: Native American Center, UW-Stevens Point
Type: Internship - Academic Year or Semester-Based
Compensation: 15/hr Stipend from Pathways and or Work Study from NAC

Position Summary:

The Arts & Design Office Manager internship is a high-impact, culturally grounded opportunity for students interested in Indigenous representation, storytelling, and ethical visual communication. The intern will collaborate closely with the Native American Center Mentor to develop and implement outreach, marketing, and programming materials that reflect the values and voices of Indigenous students, alumni, and community partners.

This position includes training in cross-cultural communication, the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, and culturally responsible design principles, offering experiential preparation for careers in arts administration, advocacy, nonprofit leadership, or education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create visually engaging, culturally respectful marketing materials for events and programs
• Assist with storytelling efforts that uplift AIRO members, alumni, and partner communities
• Manage and maintain creative and cultural resources (craft supplies, medicines, tools)
• Support internal programming including crafting workshops, cultural outings, and skill-building activities
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure coordinated outreach and programming
• Contribute to the upkeep of a welcoming, inclusive, and relationally grounded space

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest or background in graphic design, communication, art, or marketing
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Indigenous cultural representation and protocols
• Strong organizational and creative skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, community-centered environment

Skills Gained Through Internship:

• Design and outreach strategy development
• Professional cross-cultural communication
• Community-building through arts and media
• Project management and program coordination
• Applied understanding of cultural sovereignty and Indigenous advocacy

Learning Outcomes

LO1 - Knowledge & Understanding (Bloom: Remember & Understand)

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of federal laws related to Native arts (e.g., Indian Arts and Crafts Act) and the cultural protocols for representing Native Nations and their citizens.

LO2 - Application & Creative Thinking (Bloom: Apply & Create)

• Students will design culturally appropriate marketing and outreach materials that promote Native American Center events, using best practices in ethical design and storytelling.

LO3 - Collaboration & Communication (Bloom: Apply & Analyze)

• Students will collaborate with team members to plan and implement arts-based and cultural programming, demonstrating effective interpersonal and intercultural communication.

LO4 - Leadership & Project Management (Bloom: Analyze & Evaluate)

• Students will organize and maintain program supplies and assist in developing outreach strategies, demonstrating leadership, accountability, and organization.

LO5 - Cultural Responsibility & Reflection (Bloom: Evaluate & Create)

Students will reflect on the role of arts and design in Indigenous self-determination and apply that understanding to promote visual sovereignty and accurate cultural representation

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

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An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

EEO Statement:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.