Are you interested in becoming an urban UniServ Director?

The Wisconsin Education Association Council is currently seeking applicants for a staff internship.

The WEAC Urban Intern Program provides for a one year, full-time internship (approximately July 1 to July 1). The selected candidate will work at the MTEA for the duration of their internship. Interns are selected from applicants who are interested in an opportunity to become professional staff. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The intern selected will work directly with a mentor from an urban UniServ. The intern program is designed to be an on-the-job learning experience. Internships are full-time positions with duties scheduled during the week and on weekends.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009.

Interns are not allowed to hold any appointed or elected office at any level of the Association (local, UniServ, state or national).

Eligibility (Desired Qualifications)

• Strong desire for future employment in professional staff work
• Subscribe to the philosophy of WEAC, MTEA and the UEP
• Experience in (or willingness to learn) negotiations, grievance processing, political action, organizing, public relations, writing and public speaking.
• Knowledge of educational issues
• Ability to deal with sensitive matters in a tactful manner
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when working on member issues
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to motivate and organize individuals to action
• Demonstrate leadership in local, state, and/or national organizations
• Willingness to travel
• Commitment to continue work as an Urban UniServ Director.

Compensation

Salary & Benefits

1. (1) The compensation & benefits provided shall be directly related to the intern’s current compensation and benefit level.
2. (2) The intern will be provided with
   • Travel and accident insurance
   • Workers’ Compensation
   • Social Security
   • Unemployment Insurance.

While on assignment, travel expenses (food, lodging, mileage, etc.) are paid in accordance with the policies and agreements established for WEAC staff.

WEAC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.