Empowered for Action Curriculum Development Project Intern

University of Wisconsin; United States; Presencial; USD 22.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a part-time Intern for the Empowered for Action Curriculum Development Project in Spring 2026. The role involves drafting six lessons based on the book Empowered: One Planet at a Time, with feedback from staff, the author, and educators.

You will organize materials, participate in check-ins, and incorporate arts-based extensions. The position requires excellent writing, strong organization, independence, and proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Formación

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and professional.
• Persistent and able to discern quality information relevant to the subject.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word or willing to learn.

Responsabilidades

• Use a designated folder in Microsoft Teams to store all work related to the Empowered for Action project.
• Meet with project lead to develop project plan.
• Participate in bi-weekly check-ins with project lead to discuss progress.
• Prepare six lessons, including at least one arts integration extension for each lesson.
• Share lessons with project lead and others for feedback, and edit accordingly.
• Create final draft of curriculum.

Conocimientos

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Professionalism

Independent work

Microsoft Word

Educación

Background in natural resources or education

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Descripción del empleo

Empowered for Action Curriculum Development Project Intern

Job Category: Student

Compensation: $16 per hour

Hours: Approximately 5-8 hours per week (total 80 hours), Spring 2026

Job Summary: To ready Wisconsin students, grades 8-12, for taking action on environmental and social issues that matter to them, an Empowered for Action curriculum will be developed based on Empowered: One Planet at a Time written by environmental educator Patty Dreier. The Empowered for Action Curriculum Development Project Intern will be responsible for drafting six lessons, one based on each chapter in the book. The intern will also seek feedback from staff, the book author, and educators, making edits as needed.

Specific Duties

• Use a designated folder in Microsoft Teams to store all work (notes, teacher materials, images, worksheets) related to the Empowered for Action project
• Meet with project lead to develop project plan
• Participate in bi-weekly check-ins with project lead to discuss progress
• Prepare six lessons for teachers, including at least one extension for each lesson which offers teachers an option for integrating the arts (e.g., poetry, music, graphic arts, photography, nature literature)
• Ensure all materials are prepared according to WCEE guidance
• Share lessons with project lead and others for feedback
• Edit curriculum based on feedback from project lead
• Share curriculum with teachers for feedback
• Edit curriculum based on feedback from teachers
• Create final draft

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)

Preferred Qualifications

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

This position requires the ability to work approximately 5-8 hours per week in the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education office (SSC 201) between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM.

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

Application deadline: February 7

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.

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