UWSP Central Wisconsin Environmental Station
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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.
Detailed description and more information on how to apply can be found here.
Application Process
If interested, please email the following application materials to [email protected]
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter stating your interest in this topic and position
The remaining application procedures can be found here. 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 (contact information below).
- For full acceptance of the assistantship you must:
- Be admitted to a graduate program at UW-Stevens Point
- Be in good standing in the degree program (maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher)
- Be enrolled in at least 4 graduate credit per semester (we suggest 9) and 3 credits during the summer
Contact Information
Tom Quinn, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station
10186 County Road MM
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
715-346-2705 (direct)
715-346-2937 (general)
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on jobshiringnearme.org Job Board.
Application Process
If interested, please email the following application materials to [email protected]
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter stating your interest in this topic and position
The remaining application procedures can be found here. 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 (contact information below).
- For full acceptance of the assistantship you must:
- Be admitted to a graduate program at UW-Stevens Point
- Be in good standing in the degree program (maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher)
- Be enrolled in at least 4 graduate credit per semester (we suggest 9) and 3 credits during the summer
Contact Information
Tom Quinn, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station
10186 County Road MM
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
715-346-2705 (direct)
715-346-2937 (general)
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on jobshiringnearme.org Job Board.
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (environmentaljob.net) you saw this job posting.
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