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* Add Spring 2025 Open Source Program Office Internship Program call for applications. * Add list of available projects as a PDF.
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<h1 class="page-title uw-mini-bar">Internship Program</h1> | ||
<p class="page-description">The inaugural UW-Madison OSPO Internship Program will begin in Spring 2025. In this OSPO-funded program, students will learn fundamental skills for open source development through training sessions and weekly check-ins with the OSPO while contributing to a variety of meaningful open source projects.</p> | ||
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<p> The OSPO is currently soliciting projects to be a part of this program. For more details, <a href="https://ospo.wisc.edu/blog/2024/intern-projects/">see our call for projects here.</a></p> | ||
<p style="text-align:center;"><b><a href="https://studentjobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/508335">Apply now</a> for the Spring 2025 Open Source Program Office Internship Cohort! Applications are open until January 27, 2025.</b></p> | ||
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<p>In collaboration with Madison College, the UW-Madison Open Source Program Office (OSPO) is establishing a new internship program for students to participate in open source software projects each semester. During the internship, students will join a mentored open source project or develop a proposal for a self-directed project, participate in an initial training session and weekly check-ins with the Open Source Program Office, and learn crucial skills related to managing open source software projects and growing software user communities.</p> | ||
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<h2>Eligibility</h2> | ||
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<p>UW-Madison and Madison College students with applicable backgrounds in any field are eligible to apply. Students must be enrolled in a degree program during the calendar year with at least one semester remaining after the internship’s conclusion.</p> | ||
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<h2>Timeline and Schedule</h2> | ||
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<p>Internship work schedules will be established in collaboration with the project mentors, with a general expected commitment of 10-15 hours/week over 20 weeks. In addition to the work schedule established with the project lead, interns will participate in a weekly group session with the OSPO for check-ins, trainings, and guest speakers.</p> | ||
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<h2>Compensation</h2> | ||
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<p>Interns will be compensated at a range of $15-$17/hour depending on experience. Interns may apply to continue their appointment beyond the initial internship period as long as they continue to meet the enrollment eligibility requirement.</p> | ||
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<h2>Skills and Experience</h2> | ||
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<p>Please review the <a href="/assets/pdf/spring_2025_projects.pdf" target="_blank">list of available projects</a> for descriptions and specific desired skills. In general, we expect applicants to possess:</p> | ||
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<li>Experience balancing multiple tasks, identifying and solving problems, and working collaboratively with team members.</li> | ||
<li>Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.</li> | ||
<li>A general familiarity with or interest in software development practices and communities.</li> | ||
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<h2>Application Requirements</h2> | ||
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<li>Review the <a href="/assets/pdf/spring_2025_projects.pdf" target="_blank">list of available projects.</a></li> | ||
<li>Interns should apply through the <a href="https://studentjobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/508335" target="_blank">UW Student Jobs portal.</a> Applicants who are not currently admitted or enrolled as a UW-Madison Student or without a UW NetID can login as well as create an account.</li> | ||
<li>Application materials should include: | ||
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<li>A one-page cover letter that identifies the project(s) you are interested in and addresses your skills and experiences relevant to those projects and your interest in open source broadly.</li> | ||
<li>A resume that includes your name, school email address, phone number, field(s) of study (major, minor, degree, certificate), relevant coursework, extracurricular activities, expected graduation date, and any relevant work or research experience.</li> | ||
<li>The names and contact information of three references.</li> | ||
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<li>Submit a resume, cover letter, and three references as part of your application. Make sure you identify the specific project or projects you are applying to or proposing in your cover letter. Applications are due by 11:59pm Central Time on January 27, 2025.</li> | ||
<li>Interviews will be arranged for selected candidates on a rolling basis through early February.</li> | ||
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<p>Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected].</a> For more information about the OSPO, visit <a href="https://ospo.wisc.edu">ospo.wisc.edu.</a></p> |
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