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WAM Collective Application 2025-2026

Title: WAM Collective Officer 

Reports to: Campus Engagement Manager

Rate of Pay: $500/Semester

Duration: 2025 - 2026 Academic Year

Group Meeting Time:  Fridays, 11:00am - 12:30pm at the Weisman Art Museum 


APPLICATION DUE DATES: 

Early Decision:  April  30, 2025, 11:59pm

Regular Decision: September 12, 2025, 11:59pm 

* Those who apply for Early Decision will have the option to participate in Summer planning initiatives in preparation for  WAM Collective's welcome week event, WAMoRAMA.  This event will take place on September 5th, 2025.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, don't hesitate to apply if you missed the early decision deadline. 

PROGRAM START DATE: September 23, 2025 

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About: 

WAM Collective Officers serve on the student leadership cohort of the Weisman Art Museum. Operating with the Department for Public Engagement and Learning, WAM Collective Officers learn about contemporary museum practices, plan programs and events, support outreach and campus engagement, and make connections between their studies and the museum’s resources. 

They play a crucial role in helping the museum stay relevant and engaging for the UMN campus body by investigating arts and culture trends and exploring the future of museum practice. WAM Collective Officers engage with the museum's professional staff, artists, advocates, and the community on projects that reflect the concerns, interests, and passions of the student perspective. 

WAM Collective is a registered campus life program through the UMN Office of Student Unions and Activities.

WAM Collective Mission:

WAM Collective serves as the student voice of and for the museum, acts as a bridge between the widely diverse student body of the U of M and WAM, advises staff on effective ways to engage the student body, and is proactive in promoting WAM throughout the University community and beyond.

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Job Description:
  • Program and Event Planning:

    • Collaboratively develops and facilitates student-focused programming, such as monthly Wednesday night Study Nights, Fall Welcome Week events, and Spring Jam activities.

    • Supports the planning and execution of museum public programs and special events. Represents the WAM Collective, providing a presence and commitment to Public Programs led by the Public Engagement and Learning Department of the WAM. 

  • Representation and Advocacy:

    • Collaborates on the development of student service fee funding requests through Student Unions & Activities. If needed, co-leads presentations to SSF committee. 

    • Represents Weisman Art Museum at on-campus events, tabling fairs, and community gatherings.

    • Advocates for the museum's programs and exhibitions, fostering a connection between the museum and the student body.

  • Content Development:

    • Develop strategies and collaborate on creating content that engages University of Minnesota students with the museum and its resources.

    • Support the development of digital content campaigns that highlight the museum's collections and programs; work cross-functionally with the museum’s student Digital Content Team. 

  • Training and Professional Development:

    • Attends trainings to stay updated on museum content and offerings.

    • Participates in professional development opportunities to build skills relevant to museum practice and leadership.

  • Marketing and Outreach:

    • Collaborates on the development and maintenance of WAM Collective Gopher Link.

    • Support the advertising of museum events and programs through street team efforts and other promotional activities.

    • Provides feedback and conduct evaluations on campus to support the development of museum exhibitions and programs.

    • Works with museum staff, artists, advocates, and community members on projects that reflect student interests and passions.

    • Collaborates with other student groups and university departments to enhance the reach and impact of the museum’s initiatives.

  • Attendance Expectations: 

    • Weekly meeting time attendance is required.

    • Additional work outside of meetings is expected, such as reading material, or individualized project assigned by Student Engagement & Learning Specialist. 

Requirements:
  • Registered UMN undergraduate student in good academic standing
  • Must be able to attend group meeting times. 
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For more information about the program, contact Katie Covey, WAM Collective Advisor and Director of Public Engagement and Learning at covey013@umn.edu 
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Email Address  *
Full Name *
Pronouns *
Major(s)/Minor(s) and expected graduation term (fall/spring and year) *
Have you worked at WAM before? *
How do you pursue creativity in your daily life? (3-5 sentences) *
What are areas where you would like to professionally develop? Do you have goals, personal or professional, that you'd like to achieve this coming year? How do you think joining the WAM Collective cohort can help you grow? (2-3 sentences)
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What kind of art you are into? Who are your top makers, doers, creatives, and/or visionaries? Why? (2-4 sentences) *
What has been inspiring you recently? What do you get out of bed for? (2-3 sentences)  *
How do you think the WAM Collective should engage with the student body on campus? Are there any specific campus issues you would like to see addressed? (3-5 sentences) *
What do you believe is the role of museums in social change? (2-3 sentences) *
PROGRAM CREATION PROMPT:

Part of your role as a WAM Collective Officer will be to help create student programming at the Weisman Art Museum (both on and off site). 

Please respond to the following prompt and HAVE FUN! This is your opportunity to show us what kind of events you would like to see at the Weisman!  Don't sweat the small stuff too much. 

Examples of past WAM Co. Student Programs:
- WAM Co. Study Nights
- Collaborative Mural at Spring Jam
- Live Music in the Galleries (found musicians through the School of Music at UMN) 
- WAM JAMS Concert (in collaboration with Radio K) 
You are given the opportunity to plan an event at the WAM that enhances student engagement with the museum. Please provide a list of materials you would need (if any) and 250-400 words describing the program. The most important thing to highlight in your proposal is the student engagement piece. How does this style of event offer something unique to students? How does it engage them with the museum? List specific outcomes. 

If you want to include a guest speaker, musician, or other service, include the method of how you would find that service. 

For example: If I want to find a student musician, I would reach out through the UMN School of Music Gig Board. Or if I wanted to collaborate with an external coffee cart company, I would reach out to local businesses that offer this service. Such as FRGMT or MPLS Coffee Cart Co. 

Be imaginative and have fun! 
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Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Questions? Email Katie at covey013@umn.edu to get in touch!
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