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: Summers– Interdisciplinary Forest Assistant Job Category: Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help Job Summary: Compensation $18.00 hourly rate Hours 40 hours per week 3 positions available at various locations (1 at Medford, 2 at Hayward, WI) Anticipated Start Date: May 26, 2026 Anticipated End Date: August 21, 2026 Posting End Date: January 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis starting December 5, 2025. Positions may be filled prior to this posting’s end date. The Enhancing Natural Resource Goals on the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Program is a partnership between UW-Stevens Point’s Wisconsin Center for Wildlife and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. This 13-week Student Employment program is designed to provide a career-oriented introduction to the background, philosophy, concepts, and scope of natural resources management, and a practical understanding of Forest Service policies. Student Employees will also receive on-the-job training and exposure to a variety of natural resource disciplines and careers with the Forest Service and other natural resources agencies and organizations. The Natural Resources Student Employee – Interdisciplinary Forest Assistant will support US Forest Service staff with a variety of programs in the Great Divide District and the West Zone of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cnnf/home), including recreation, trails, non-native invasive species, silviculture, wildlife, and fuels. Examples of specific work and duties include: Doing timber stand improvement, tree planting, and oak wilt survey and treatment activities. Conducting native and non-native plant species surveys by identifying invasive non-native plants using various field guides and plant identification keys to assist with plant surveys. Treating and managing invasive plant species primarily using herbicides, but also by hand-pulling or using hand tools, power tools, mowers, and other standardized control methods. Contributing to wildlife ecology, research, and management programs. Campground and trail maintenance activities, such as cleaning bathrooms, brushing and pruning vegetation along trails. Using global positioning systems, aerial photographs, topographic maps, GIS and/or compass in navigation. Performing highly physical labor and daily hiking, sometimes to remote locations in rugged terrain under possible adverse weather conditions. Data entry and other duties in a laboratory/office setting. Participating in professional development workshops to gain leadership skills and learn about diverse career paths for natural resource professionals. Student Employees will attend a weeklong group training at the beginning of the program at Forest Lodge Educational Campus near Cable, Wisconsin. Forest Service housing for Student Employees is available in Hayward, WI at the agency’s quarters fee rate, which is dependent on a variety of factors. Required Qualifications Physical Demands: The student assistant will work in an outdoor environment. Walking, standing, bending, carrying, or lifting relatively heavy items is required. Fieldwork will include working in rough, uneven terrain and in all weather conditions. Protective clothing and/or equipment may be required for many assignments. Enthusiasm to learn about diverse natural resource careers. No prior field experience is necessary. We strongly encourage applications from first-generation college students and groups that are historically underrepresented in natural resources and environmental sciences. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Relevant coursework or practical experience in biology, conservation, recreation management, natural resources, or environmental sciences. Ability to carry 20 pounds in the field for the entire field day. A valid driver's license. Ability to hike in heavily vegetated rugged terrain. Ability to perform fieldwork in inclement weather and deal with mosquitoes, deer flies, black flies, and ticks. Ability to safely operate outdoor field equipment, including hand tools. · Aptitude for teamwork and collaborating with others. Education Must be an undergraduate student currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Sciences, Forest Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation, Soil Science, Wildlife Ecology, etc. Supplement Application Requirements Attach a cover letter and resumé to your application as a single document in PDF format. 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 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 and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu. 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. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.