Graduate Assistant in Environmental Education

Graduate Assistant in Environmental Education

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 2025. This is a two-year commitment including a teaching assistantship and summer responsibilities in the summers of 2025 and 2026 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 2025, the graduate assistant acts as a Summer Camp Assistant Director. During the summer of 2026, 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.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, Education, or 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

Compensation

• $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