Panther Vote Outreach Educator

Job Summary:

Planning and promotion of outreach to UWM students about upcoming elections and voter registration.

• Utilize provided marketing materials for outreach to UWM students about upcoming elections and their process for voting registration
• Create marketing materials regarding elections and voter registration as needed
• Co-coordinate and facilitating tabling, social and educational programming, and student outreach prior to elections in partnership with the Pathers Vote Coordinator
• Assist with voting related e-mail and social media outreach to students in collaboration with the Panthers Vote Coordinator, Student Affairs marketing, and UWM Marekting and Communication
• Promote student voting around major campus events like University Housing Move in and Fall Welcome to encourage new students to register to vote
• Provide training and outreach to Orientation Leaders, Resident Assistant, classes, and student leaders as requested around student voting
• Attend twice-monthly meetings with the Panthers Vote Coordinator for planning, feedback, and idea generation
• Staff voting promotion events on election days, National Voter Registration Day, Constitution Day, and other civic celebration days
• Engage in ongoing training and education on voting processes and changes to student voting that may impact UWM students
• Maintain a non-partisan approach to voting promotion whenever acting in their capacity as a Dean of Student Office Panthers Vote employee

• Strong interest in college student voting and civic engagement.
• Ability to communicate verbally with other students and answer questions
• Proficiency with basic computer programs like Word and Outlook

• Ability to sit, stand, and move 20 lbs wheeled cart occasionally.

• Indoor and outdoor promotional tables and office environment.

This position meets the Panther Edge competencies for Communication, Collaboration, Equity & Justice, Professionalism, and Community Engagement.