Urban Forestry Career Profile Intern

University of Wisconsin; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an Urban Forestry Career Profile Intern to draft and edit career profiles from interview notes and transcripts. You will ensure accessible content, revise drafts, and collaborate with LEAF staff and professionals.

The role is a student hourly position requiring about 5–10 hours per week during Winter break or Spring Semester, with potential remote work during scheduled breaks.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication and professional presentation.
• Highly organized, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Google Docs or willingness to learn.
• Willingness to learn and apply ADA Title II standards for accessible content.

Responsibilities

• Use a designated folder in Microsoft Teams to store all work (transcripts, profiles, images).
• Meet with project lead to develop a project plan.
• Participate in bi-weekly check-ins to discuss progress.
• Review interview transcripts and notes.
• Draft career profiles in narrative format.
• Use AI to check reading level (6th–8th grade) and adjust accordingly.
• Share profiles for feedback with project lead and LEAF staff.
• Edit profiles based on feedback from LEAF staff and professionals.
• Share profiles with professionals for feedback and revise as needed.
• Create final draft of profiles.

Skills

Excellent writing

Highly organized

Independent work

Google Docs

ADA Title II knowledge

Education

Current student in forestry/natural resources/education

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students

Position Title: Urban Forestry Career Profile Intern
Job Category: Student
Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary: Position Overview

Wisconsin’s K-12 school system has put an emphasis on career awareness for students. LEAF is updating its Urban Forestry Lesson Guide to help Wisconsin educators engage students in learning about the urban forests that surround their schools. As part of this project, LEAF would like to share the stories of ten professionals whose work is related to urban forestry. The Urban Forestry Career Profile Intern will be responsible for using notes and transcripts from interviews to draft career profiles in a narrative format. The intern will also edit profiles based on feedback from LEAF staff and the featured professionals.

Specific Duties

• Use a designated folder in Microsoft Teams to store all work (interview transcripts, profiles, images) related to the Urban Forestry Career Profile Project
• Meet with project lead to develop project plan
• Participate in bi-weekly check-ins with project lead to discuss progress
• Review interview transcripts and notes
• Draft career profiles in narrative format
• Use AI to check the reading level of profiles and adjust to be at a 6th-8th grade reading level
• Share profiles with project lead and LEAF staff for feedback
• Edit profiles based on feedback from project lead and LEAF staff
• Share profiles with professionals for feedback
• Edit profiles based on feedback from professionals
• Create final draft of profiles

Hours

This position requires the ability to work approximately 5-10 hours per week over Winter break and/or Spring Semester in the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education office (Student Services Center - Room 201) between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM. Remote work during scheduled breaks can be arranged.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent written communication skills
• Highly organized and professional
• Ability to discern quality information relevant to the subject
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in Google docs (or willingness to learn)
• Willingness to learn and apply ADA Title II standards for accessible content
• Good academic standing

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Deadline Monday, December 15, 2025

Contact Information

For specific position details and questions contact Gina Smith at [e-mail] or 715-346-3005.

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 andAffirmative 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.

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