WISCONSIN PUBLIC TV
SUMMER 2014 PAID INTERN POSITION DESCRIPTION – TRIBAL HISTORIES PROJECT
Wisconsin Public Television seeks an intern for our Tribal Histories Project. The twelve half-hour Wisconsin
Tribal Histories will tell the stories of all eleven Wisconsin sovereign nations plus the federally unrecognized
Brothertown tribe, uniquely and powerfully bringing them to life through first-person narrative. These
broadcast productions will begin airing in 2014 and continue into 2016. The ideal candidate has a deep
knowledge and understanding of tribal cultures and familiarity with archival history research.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program (SAAIP), you must be:
 A full-time Wisconsin student or out of state student enrolled in a college/university, or vocational
technical program in the state of Wisconsin, AND
 A current student who will be a junior in the fall following the internship, or has completed at least one
year of a 2 year technical college program.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Schedule, transcribe and assist with shoots and logistics
2. Serve as tribal liaison by keep the Nations and interviewees informed of project activities and progress
on individual programs
3. Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. In-depth knowledge and understanding of in tribal cultures
2. Basic computer and online skills
3. Strong written and oral communication skills
4. Strong interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Familiarity with archival research methods
2. Previous research experience
3. Knowledge of WI tribal history
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Ability to work independently
Work will generally be performed M-F, 20 hours per week for 12 weeks, in Vilas Hall, 821
University Avenue (on Madison Metro bus lines). Must be available to work some nights and
weekends as needed. Pay is $10 per hour.
To apply, send resume and a personal essay outlining your interest in and suitability for this
internship to: Betsy Nelson, 7106 Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706 or
betsy.nelson@wpr.org. For best consideration, please submit your application by March 28,
2014.
The Summer Affirmative Action Internship program is designed to recruit college students from
underrepresented groups for summer employment that will expose them to new experiences and potential
career paths within UW-Extension. Examples of such groups include: racial/ethnic minorities, veterans,
students with disabilities.
http://wpt.org/AboutWPT/Employment/tribal-histories-intern