The application deadline for the 2025-2026 academic year has passed. Applications for 2026-2027 will become available in March 2026.
Since 1968, the Center for 21st Century Studies (C21) has worked to build a community of scholars to address the most pressing issues of our time. Through collaboration and individual reflection, C21 fosters innovative research at the intersection of the humanities, arts and sciences, supporting emerging and established scholars, publishing new research, and hosting conferences, lectures and other events. C21 Graduate Fellows are integral to the overall mission, execution of programming, and community outreach initiatives of the Center.
Position Opening: The Center for 21st Century Studies has one to two openings for graduate student fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year. These positions are open to students at the Master’s or Doctoral level. Working at C21 provides graduate students the opportunity to meet visiting scholars, attend C21 events, and gain experience planning and producing academic media, executing communication strategies, developing C21’s web presence, publicizing events, and assisting with grant applications.
Position Description: Graduate Fellows aid in the execution of this programming through five major initiatives: social media communications, website development, podcast and video editing, graphic design/marketing, and community outreach. Candidates for the position must be able to work independently. Some evening work may be required on occasion.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Web design and editing
- Social media management
- Video editing
- Marketing events
- Communications
- Event planning & management
Preferred Qualifications:
- WordPress
- Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
- Social media platforms
- Emma
- Eventbrite
- OmekaS
- Virtual event management
- Event marketing
- Copywriting and editing
- Graphic and visual design
- Community outreach
- Interest in public humanities and/or digital humanities
C21’s critical areas of need for the 2025-26 academic year are: 1) marketing and communications (including marketing strategy, social media, and graphic design), 2) grant writing, and 3) community outreach, in that order. Preference will be given to candidates whose skills and interests are most aligned with our areas of need. Preference will also be given to candidates who can work 15 to 20 hours per week.
Unit: Center for 21st Century Studies
Reports to: C21 Managing Director
Salary: $19/hr. Hourly positions do not receive benefits. Hours range from 10 to 20 per week.
Appointment Period: The 2025-26 academic year (9th months) with opportunity to renew for 2026-27.
Application Process: Please submit the following in a single PDF including the following components as an email attachment to c21@uwm.edu with the title “FY26 Graduate Student Fellow.”
- a one-page cover letter that outlines your interest in the position, your relevant experience, and how the position connects to your research and professional interests
- a curriculum vitae or resume
- names and contact information for two faculty references