Counselor Naturalist

Organization

Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES), UW-Stevens Point

Job Posted

January 15, 2026

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

CWES Website

Contact Name

Chip Refsguard

Contact Email

crefsgua@uwsp.edu

Contact Phone

715-346-2798

Deadline to Apply

Location

10186 County Rd MM
Amherst Junction, WI
United States
Spend your summer on beautiful Sunset Lake in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin! Our staff are responsible for leading recreational and educational programming for youth during day camps and residential camps. If you love being outdoors, having a positive impact on youth, and making new friends along the way, this job is for you!

Summary

Counselor/Naturalists will be responsible for supporting summer camps at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES). Counselor/Naturalists will serve as educators, caretakers, and mentors for all camp participants. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fun and inclusive environment. 

Application Information:
All applications will be accepted via Workday. Please follow the relevant link below to apply via the online portal. The position can be found by entering the job ID number (below) into the Workday search bar.

Workday Links:
Not a UWSP Student?  You can search for student jobs here: External Student Career Site​

UWSP students looking for UWSP jobs can search here:  Internal Student Career Site​

Counselor/Naturalist position: JR10006788 CWES - Summer Camp Counselor/Naturalist
 

Compensation Information

Compensation:

  • $400/week without lifeguard certification
  • $425/week with lifeguard certification
    • Additional $15/week incentive for returning counselor/naturalists
  • Lodging, meals, and laundry offered through contracted dates as outlined above
  • Internship: UWSP students can qualify to complete a credit bearing internship (NRES 381) over the summer