Agrisolar Education Intern

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Agrisolar Education Intern to contribute to the AgriSolar Education Project by conducting interviews, drafting career profiles, and performing research related to agrivoltaics for K-12 education. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be enrolled in 12 or more credits at UWSP. This position offers a starting pay of $15 per hour, requiring approximately 5-6 hours of work per week, with potential for internship credit.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Background in natural resources, energy, agriculture or education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and record interviews with professionals in the field.
• Draft career profiles based on interviews.
• Use AI to check and adjust reading levels of profiles.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized and professional

Persistent

Ability to discern quality information relevant to the subject

Ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in use of Teams or Zoom

Education

Enrolled in 12 or more undergraduate credits at UWSP

In good academic standing

Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Position Title:

Agrisolar Education Intern

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Wisconsin’s K-12 school system has put an emphasis on career awareness for students. Through its AgriSolar Education Project, KEEP is creating standards-aligned agrivoltaics lessons for Wisconsin educators to use in their classrooms. As part of this project, KEEP would like to share the stories of six professionals who integrate both agriculture and energy production in their work. The AgriSolar Education Project Intern will be responsible for setting up and conducting interviews with professionals, writing career profiles in a narrative format, and editing the profiles based on feedback from KEEP staff and the professionals.

Specific Duties

• Use a designated folder in Microsoft Teams to store all work (interview transcripts, profiles, images) related to the AgriSolar Career Profile Project
• Meet with project lead to develop project plan
• Meet with KEEP program manager to learn about professionals involved
• Participate in bi-weekly check-ins with project lead to discuss progress
• Schedule interviews with professionals & provide follow-up communication as needed
• Conduct and record interviews with professionals, download transcripts and take notes
• Review interview transcripts and notes
• Obtain images from professionals
• Draft career profiles in narrative format
• Use AI to check the reading level of profiles and adjust to be at a 7th-8th grade reading level
• Share profiles with project lead for feedback
• Edit profiles based on feedback from project lead
• Share profiles with professionals for feedback
• Edit profiles based on feedback from professionals
• Create final draft of profiles

Internship Credit

This position is eligible for internship credit (NRES 381) to meet academic requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and professional
• Persistent
• Ability to discern quality information relevant to the subject
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Word (or willingness to learn)
• Proficient in use of Teams or Zoom to schedule interviews, record interviews, and create interview transcripts (or willingness to learn)
• The position requires the ability to work approximately 5-6 hours per week in the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education office (SSC 201) between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM.

Students applying for this position must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Preferred Qualifications

• A background in natural resources, energy, agriculture or education would be helpful.

Education

• Enrolled in 12 or more undergraduate credits at UWSP during the participating term
• In good academic standing
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Compensation

$15 per hour

Hours

Approximately 5-6 hours per week, Fall 2025

Key Job Responsibilities

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW‑Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW‑Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715‑346‑2606 or [e-mail].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin‑Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx.

The University of Wisconsin‑Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.