Habitat & Weed Control Intern

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The South Dakota State Government's Department of Game, Fish, Parks is seeking a Habitat Intern for the Summer session (May–August) in Chamberlain. The intern will assist noxious weed control, herbicide data entry, and contribute to habitat management and food plot programs.

Candidates must be current part-time or full-time students, enrolled for the upcoming or immediately preceding semester, preferably from South Dakota institutions.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student during application.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, SD residents, and students from SD institutions.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the department's noxious weed control program, including herbicide application and data entry.
• Create a habitat management plan to plant shrubs and native grasses, and assist in food plot programs.
• Support Region II staff with signs, mowing trails and parking areas, fencing and wildlife habitat projects; assist other divisions as time permits.
• Upon hiring, receive SD Commercial Applicators license and safety training; farm machinery experience is preferred but not required.

Skills

Student eligibility

Job description

The South Dakota State Government's Department of Game, Fish, Parks is seeking a Habitat Intern for the Summer session (May–August) in Chamberlain. The intern will assist noxious weed control, herbicide data entry, and contribute to habitat management and food plot programs.

Candidates must be current part-time or full-time students, enrolled for the upcoming or immediately preceding semester, preferably from South Dakota institutions.