State/UW Job Ops

1. Communications and Outreach Specialist, DATCP

Application deadline April 5

https://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=40611&jobid=40126&index=true


2. Communications Specialist, DHS

Application deadline April 1

https://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=41506&jobid=41021&index=true


3. Communications Specialist, 50%, UW-Madison

This position supports the communications mission of the UW-Service Center (UWSC) and the UW-Madison Office of Human Resource (OHR) Payroll and Benefits Unit.

Application deadline March 29

https://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=42289&jobid=41804&index=false

Madeline Island Arts School Features MWN’s Frank Bures

Picture this: you, Apostle Islands, restored dairy farm, learning travel writing from a master (our own Frank Bures). Sound good? The Madeline Island School of the Arts offers a wide range of classes in everything from photography and jewelry to painting, quilting, and, yes, writing.

Frank’s class runs June 21-25. Other writing classes this summer include poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and young adult.

Check it out at http://www.madelineartschool.com.

Communications Specialist, Dept. of Tourism

Do you have outstanding writing skills, including experience in a variety of formats and voices? Do reporters listen when you have a press release or story to pitch? Have you handled incoming media inquiries? The Wisconsin Department of Tourism seeks a Communications Specialist to assist the integrated marketing team with generating, editing and managing public relations materials, promotional content, and business correspondence, as well as handling daily media relations tasks.

Starting salary will be between $28,029 and $37,000 annually, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

Application deadline 4/6/2010

More information at:


http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=41891&jobid=41406&index=true

UW--Teacher and Program Coordinator, Continuing Education in Writing

Masters degree with relevant experience required. Candidates should have published and taught genre fiction and show evidence of competencies in most of the following: teaching writing skills, coaching and critiquing writers, program planning and evaluation, staff and ad hoc teaching supervision, excellent interpersonal skills, conference speaking, classroom management, teaching via distance as well as face-to-face, grant writing, personal computer and educational technology skills, budget management, and experience with non-traditional delivery systems.

Application must be received by: MAY 07, 2010

More info: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_063996.html

Wisconsin Alumni Association -- Program and Outreach Assistant

Bring us your passion for event and program management, ability to handle complex projects and love for customer service. As the Program and Outreach Assistant for the nonprofit Wisconsin Alumni Association, you’ll assist with all logistical aspects of learning and outreach events such as WAA’s annual Grandparents University, First-year Parents Weekend and Alumni Weekend. We want your enthusiasm for serving UW-Madison alumni and friends, ability to participate in a team-oriented work environment, strong customer service and communication skills, excellent organization skills, and a strong understanding of database tools.

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on March 23, 2010, or until qualified candidates are identified. EOE

More information at:

http://www.uwalumni.com/home/waa/jobopps/jobs_programassistant.aspx

Livestrong.com seeking health and fitness writers

LIVESTRONG™.com is looking for freelance writers with a focus in Health, Fitness, Lifestyle, Diet or Nutrition. As a LIVESTRONG™.com writer, you’ll be able to share your health related knowledge with a vibrant community of health aficionados and regular folks looking to lead a healthier lifestyle. Launched in July 2008, LIVESTRONG™.com is the definitive destination for health related information, attracting more than 4.2 million visitors each month and growing.

$30 - $35 per hour, pays promptly.

More info at http://www.demandstudios.com/health-writing-jobs.html?utm_source=LSpubmarketplace&utm_medium=jobpost&utm_campaign=landing

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