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Hiring

The Working Class Student Union is hiring for two paid positions for the ‘09-‘10 year. These include the Communication Secretary and Finance Secretary positions. Terms and training will begin on July 1, 2009.

Below are the job descriptions for the respective positions. Please follow the link to the application and follow the directions to complete it. Final applications are due 5 PM on Wednesday, April 22.

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Communication Secretary

Job Description

  • Coordinates with the Working Class Student Union Assembly Officers about publicity.
  • Coordinates history of past work for institutional memory.
  • Maintains the WCSUA publicity materials, including the website, news publications and campus outreach.
  • Writes and contacts all media outlets when needed during campaigns.
  • Shall work with the WCSUA Officers to assemble the agendas, minutes and other items as needed by the WCSUA.
  • Will receive agenda item requests and meet with the Chair to distinguish what will go on the agenda.
  • As appropriate, serves as the primary contact person for WCSU to the media, for campus events/committees, and as otherwise requested.
  • Required to hold weekly office hours at the WCSU office or other agreed upon and posted location.
  • Attends weekly officer meeting(s) to ensure communication and collaboration.
  • Prepares all necessary press releases for WCSU campaigns.
  • Chairs the Communication Taskforce.
  • Attends all Committee meetings as necessary, particularly those of the Activism Committee.
  • Coordinates all media contacts, campaigns, and releases.

Finance Secretary

Job Description

  • Prepares and presents SSFC Budget Requests, End of Year Reports, and Eligibility Applications to SSFC, with input from all staff.
  • Oversees and reviews all WCSU operational policies, documents, and outreach efforts to ensure compliance with SSFC, UW-Madison, Wisconsin, and Federal laws.
  • Educates staff about financial procedures (so that everyone understands how our budget operates, how we pay for expenses, etc.).
  • Works with coordinators to stay within budget while efficiently and effectively using funds while expending all funds responsibly.
  • Works with the SSFC Financial Specialist to pay all bills in a timely and efficient manner, through use of blanket orders and specific requisitions.
  • Prepares all eligibility and budget applications, documents, and spreadsheets as required from the funding source.
  • Works to solicit in-kind donations from community organizations and unions.
  • Is a trained and authorized signer for financial matters.
  • Required to hold weekly office hours at the WCSU office or other agreed upon and posted location.
  • Attends weekly officer meeting(s) to ensure communication and collaboration.
  • Represents WCSU at all required funding meetings and hearings.
  • Works with WCSU officers, advisors, committee chairs, and members to prepare the budget and distribute funds appropriately.
  • Maintains in house accounting system.
  • Gathers statistics necessary for fiscal accountability: calls for referrals, advocacy meetings, attendance numbers of all WCSU events, number of volunteers, etc.
  • Manages the payroll system and the bank account at the UW Credit Union.
  • Collects, processes, and submits coordinators’ timesheets on a biweekly basis.
  • Orders and purchases office supplies as necessary.