Urban Forestry Career Profile Intern

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Stevens Point, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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