Intern - Archery/Hunting Naturalist (Fall)

State of South Dakota; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 21,400 - 30,479; Part time

Job summary

The State of South Dakota is offering an internship for the position of Archery/Hunting Naturalist in Rapid City. This internship provides students with practical experience in maintaining the archery range and developing outdoor education programs.

Qualified candidates must be current students with at least 6 credit hours and preference may be given to those with archery and hunting experience. This role offers the opportunity to work 20-40 hours a week from August to December.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 credit hours in upcoming or preceding semester.
• Must complete one year of the chosen program before internship starts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the archery range and monitor target conditions.
• Develop and lead outdoor education classes.
• Complete tasks related to class preparation and maintenance.

Skills

Experience with archery and hunting

Education

Current student in relevant program

Preference for junior/senior students

Job description

Session: Fall (September - December)

Position Title: Intern - Archery/Hunting Naturalist

Hiring Manager: Aaron Schone

Agency: Department of Game, Fish & Parks

Location: Rapid City

Minimum Salary: $18.83 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Maintain the 14‑lane archery range, 14 target walking range, and indoor archery building.
• Monitor target condition, maintain target stands, and manage groundskeeping at both ranges and trails on campus.
• Develop and lead archery, hunting, fishing, and outdoor education classes under campus programming coordinators.
• Create new programs and opportunities to recruit, retain, and reactivate sportsmen and women.
• Complete any assigned tasks related to class preparation, coordination, development, and general maintenance of indoor and outdoor areas.
• Fall internship runs from August to December; interns are encouraged to work 20+ hours and up to 40 as schedules allow.

Qualifications

• Current part‑time or full‑time student (minimum 6 credit hours) in an upcoming semester or the immediately preceding semester.
• Enrolled as a part‑time or full‑time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time of application.
• By the start of the internship, should have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program.
• Preference may be given to junior/senior students, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
• Experience with archery and hunting is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Contact Information

Telephone: [phone]

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer