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Universities of Wisconsin · 3 hours ago

Empowered for Action Curriculum Development Project Intern

positionStevens Point, WI
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$16/hr - $16/hr

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is developing an Empowered for Action curriculum aimed at preparing students in grades 8-12 to engage with environmental and social issues. The Empowered for Action Curriculum Development Project Intern will draft lessons based on the book 'Empowered: One Planet at a Time' and collaborate with educators and the book author to refine the curriculum.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Curriculum developmentMicrosoft WordWritten communicationVerbal communicationPersistenceInformation discernmentOrganizational skillsWork independently

Required

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

A background in natural resources or education would be helpful

Benefits

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

Company

Universities of Wisconsin

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13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
dateFounded in 1971
location
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.wisconsin.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7M
Key Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M

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