Gain powerful experience mentoring and developing programing while earning your MS in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Environmental Education and Interpretation. The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point is searching for a candidate for their Graduate Assistantship beginning Summer of 2024. Opportunities of the position include directing the university-affiliated summer camp, mentoring undergraduate students, and completing a research project.

Summary

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for an M.S.-level assistantship beginning in summer 2024. This is a two-year commitment including summer responsibilities in the summer of 2024 and the summer of 2025.

During the summer of 2024, the graduate assistant acts as a Summer Camp Assistant Director. During the summer of 2025, the graduate assistant takes on the role of Summer Camp Director. Graduate students are involved in the hiring and supervision of summer camp staff and the planning, marketing, delivery, and evaluation of summer camp programs.

During the two nine-month academic years, graduate assistants assist course instructor(s) in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the 4-credit NR 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.

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

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, Education, or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum 1-year experience working full-time in a related field and/or multiple summer internships/experiences in a related field
Must meet all minimum graduate student requirements of UWSP and the College of Natural Resources

Supervisor: CWES Program Manager
Secondary Supervisor: CWES Director

To learn more about the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point and the College of Natural Resources Master's Program, visit:
Home - Graduate Program | UWSP

Application Process
If interested, please email the following application materials to Tom Quinn using the contact email listed above

CV/Resume
Cover letter stating your interest in this topic and position

Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received. The position is open until filled. If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Tom Quinn

Compensation Information

$13,124 for 9 months (each academic year)
$3000 summer stipend each summer
Health insurance with required student-paid premiums. Out-of-state residents pay Wisconsin tuition. Minnesota residents pay a separate tuition that is higher than Wisconsin students, but lower than the normal out-of-state tuition cost.
Free lodging on site (required June-August); meals provided when groups are on site
Optional shared free lodging during the academic year with minimal on-site duties

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MS Graduate Assistantship: Environmental Education and Interpretation