Empowered for Action Curriculum Development Project Intern
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Job Location:
Stevens Point, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Empowered for Action Curriculum Development Project InternJob Category:
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Compensation
$16 per hour
Hours
Approximately 5-8 hours per week (80 hours total) Spring 2026
Job Description
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. The intern could choose to include existing materials from the book and related website including discussion questions two original songs each chapters original artwork and the complete piece of art.
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
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)
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.
Preferred Qualifications
A background in natural resources or education would be helpful.
How to Apply
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Becca Franzen at
Application deadline
February 7
Contact Information
For specific position details and questions contact Becca Franzen or
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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 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 .
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at or
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 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Growing Experience
- FileMaker
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Auto Restoration
