Environmental Education Graduate Assistant

Position Description: The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for an M.S.-level assistantship beginning in summer 2026. This is a two-year commitment including a teaching assistantship and summer responsibilities in the summers of 2026 and 2027 in conjunction with the pursuit of an M.S. in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Environmental Education and Interpretation.

Key Responsibilities: During the summer of 2026, the graduate assistant acts as a Summer Camp Assistant Director. During the summer of 2027, the graduate assistant takes on the role of Summer Camp Director. Graduate students are involved in the hiring and supervision of summer camp staff, as well as the planning, marketing, delivery and evaluation of summer camp programs.
During the two nine-month academic years, graduate assistants will aid in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the 4-credit NRES 376/576 Practicum in Environmental Education, taught at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station with about 20 hours of work per week. Graduate students mentor undergraduate students, provide programming, and support the various user groups on site.
 

Research: The graduate student will work with a graduate advisor to complete a research thesis focused on environmental education that supports the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station while meeting the interests and research pursuits of the student and the advisor.