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The Wisconsin Union offers a variety of student jobs that are fun, flexible and conveniently located around the UW-Madison campus. Plus, all student jobs start at a minimum of $15/hour.

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Summer hiring: The majority of our summer job applications opened on April 1, including positions for Terrace dining facilities, OutdoorUW, and more. If you want to work with us during Terrace Season, please apply by 11:55 PM on April 15 for priority consideration. Want to join our team ASAP? We're hiring on an ongoing basis and invite you to start before summer. Embrace ongoing opportunities with us now, into Terrace Season and beyond! Questions about summer hiring? Please contact us at studentrecruiting@union.wisc.edu.

 

If you have any questions about the hiring process, please email studentrecruiting@union.wisc.edu.

Apply for Student Job Opportunities:

Direct Placement

Direct Placement is the fastest way to get a job with the Wisconsin Union. When you submit an application within this category, you are applying for an immediate start in an available dining and facilities unit at the Wisconsin Union! The Human Resources department will work with you and place you in a job that fits your schedule, location preference and likes.

We hire direct placement positions for various locations including Memorial Union, Union South, Fluno Center, Pyle Center and more.

If you have any questions about the hiring process or how Direct Placement works, please email studentrecruiting@union.wisc.edu.

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Direct Placement

Building Support

Our building support team helps to clean, monitor and maintain our various properties, from historic Memorial Union to bustling Union South.

Some examples of positions include:

  • Building Manager
  • Event Set-Up Team Member
  • Custodial
  • And More!

We hire building support positions for locations including Memorial Union, Union South, Fluno Center, Pyle Center, the Student Activities Center and Grainger Hall.

If we don't currently have openings for the position(s) you're looking for, please fill out our interest form and we'll let you know when we're hiring!

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Building Support

Dining & Hospitality

Be part of the largest team at the Wisconsin Union, responsible for hosting weddings, serving customers on the beloved Memorial Terrace, and keeping campus caffeinated at various cafes.

Some examples of positions include:

  • Restaurant & Kitchen Staff - Bakery Production, Food Production, Dishroom, Cashiers, etc.
  • Hotel & Hospitality Staff - Catering, Hotel Front Desk Staff, etc. 
  • Badger Market & Café - Cashiers, etc. 
  • And More!

We hire dining and hospitality positions for a wide range of locations including Memorial Union, Union South, Pyle Center, Fluno Center and Grainger Hall, plus all Badger Markets throughout campus (Engineering Hall, Medical Sciences, Ingraham, School of Human Ecology, Microbial Sciences Building, etc.).

If we don't currently have openings for the position(s) you're looking for, please fill out our interest form and we'll let you know when we're hiring!

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Dining & Hospitality

Arts & Activities

Tap into your creative side with positions at the Wisconsin Union Theater, Wheelhouse Studios and Outdoor UW.

Some examples of positions include:

  • Box Office Clerk
  • Creative Consultant for Wheelhouse Studios
  • Front of House Manager 
  • Theater Usher
  • Outdoor UW Trip Leader
  • And More!

We hire Arts and activities positions for Memorial Union and Union South.

If we don't currently have openings for the position(s) you're looking for, please fill out our interest form and we'll let you know when we're hiring!

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Arts & Activities

Office & Administrative Support

Behind the scenes at the Union, there are dedicated teams helping to organize, promote and plan the many activities hosted in our buildings. Interns gain valuable real-world experience in a variety of fields.

Some examples of positions include:

  • Conference Management Intern
  • Student Recruiting Ambassador
  • Wiscard Office Assistant 
  • Social Media & Marketing Intern
  • And More! 

We hire office and administrative support positions for a variety of locations including Memorial Union, Union South, the Student Activities Center and the Red Gym.

If we don't currently have openings for the position(s) you're looking for, please fill out our interest form and we'll let you know when we're hiring!

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Office & Administrative Support

Helpful Info for Student Employees

    • All of our student jobs have a starting wage of $15/hour or more, with opportunities to earn raises or promotions in certain departments
    • Employees save 30% on food and drinks at Union locations
    • Meet a fun, social network of other student employees
    • With over 25+ locations all over campus, find a job that is close to home or class
    • Student jobs meet United States visa requirements or work-study program requirements 
    • Student representation through SEAG (Student Employee Advisory Group)
    • Exclusive study spaces for finals 
    • Build your resume and reflect on your skills through WiGrow conversations with your team or supervisor
    • No prior job experience necessary for most of our positions! We look forward to teaching you everything you need to know.

  • Student jobs are available to students from UW and other institutions—universities, technical colleges, vocational or trade schools. Students must be registered for credits that go toward a degree and must verify enrollment and registration in order to be eligible for student jobs. High school students (age 14+) with certain work conditions may also apply for student jobs.


    Student jobs with the Wisconsin Union meet United States Visa requirements or work-study program requirements.

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