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WCSU is Hiring for Finance & Communication

The Working Class Student Union is hiring for two paid officers. These positions will begin on July 1, 2009 and will each will be paid $9.19/hour. The application is available here . Please e-mail it back or drop it off to our mailbox or office by Wednesday, April 22 at 5 PM. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

For more information visit:
http://jobcenter.wisc.edu/jobdetail.asp?JobID=44600 (Communication Secretary)
http://jobcenter.wisc.edu/jobdetail.asp?JobID=44598 (Finance Secretary)

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.

* 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.

* Oversees and reviews all WCSU operational policies, documents, and outreach efforts to ensure compliance with SSFC, UW-Madison, Wisconsin, and Federal laws.

* 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.