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University of Wisconsin - Madison

Outreach & Event Assistant Coordinator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - WI

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $15 - $18 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ October 17th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin South Central is hiring an Outreach & Event Assistant Coordinator. The role involves planning and implementing family and fundraising events to support individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities, working 5-15 hours per week with flexible scheduling and occasional event attendance.

Highlights
  • Plan and support family and fundraising events for individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities.
  • Work between 5 to 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule, mostly remote.
  • Attend events throughout South Central Wisconsin as needed.
  • Hourly wage ranges from $15.00 to $18.00.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid Wisconsin driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required.
  • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and pass caregiver and driver's license background checks.
  • Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
  • Preferred familiarity with Google Workspace, Canva, Constant Contact, Basecamp, and Facebook.
  • Passion and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Outreach & Event Assistant Coordinator Full Description

Department Overview: 
 | The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities—and their families—through awareness, education, support, and connection. DSAW-SC provides programs and services as well as educational opportunities and events.  

Anticipated Start Date 
 | 11/17/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week 
 | 10

Schedule: 
 | The schedule is very flexbile. Most of the work can be completed remotely. There will be occasion to attend events throughout South Central Wisconsin as needed.The job will be between 5-15 hours/week.

Salary/Wage Range: 
 | Hourly $15.00 to $18.00

Number Of Positions 
 | 1

Position Summary/Job Duties: 
Qualifications: 
 | The ideal candidate is positive, energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about inclusion. They should be comfortable working independently, supporting multiple projects, and occasionally working evenings and weekends during events.High school diploma or equivalent required.Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.Ability to regularly lift at least 40 pounds for event and program support.Must be able to pass a caregiver and driver’s license background check.Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.Familiarity with Google Workspace, Canva, Constant Contact, Basecamp, and Facebook is a plus.Compassion, experience, and/or interest in working with individuals with disabilities

Physical Demands 
 | ability to life 40 pounds, ability to drive a car to and from short distances, and ability to be able to walk

Application Instructions: 
 | Please send a cover letter and resume to Margaret at mclark@dsaw.org.

Contact: 
 | Org: Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin South Central
Contact: Margaret Breunig Clark
Web: https://www.dsaw.org/southcentral
Email: mclark@dsaw.org