Intern - First Catch Center (Summer)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks is seeking a First Catch Intern for statewide aquatic education programming. You will travel with the First Catch Center trailer, plan and evaluate activities, and deliver programs in state parks and communities across South Dakota.

The role requires current enrollment as a student and willingness to work evenings and weekends, with training provided. Strong fishing experience and independent work are valued traits for success.

Qualifications

• Must be a current part-time or full-time student in the upcoming or immediately preceding semester.
• Prefer candidates with experience in education, outreach, or related degree area.
• Strong fishing experience and ability to work independently.
• Comfort with travel and outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate statewide aquatic education programming.
• Work remotely and travel around the state with the First Catch Center trailer.
• Assist with evening and weekend programs at state parks and communities.
• Maintain and care for education equipment in the trailer.

Skills

Education outreach

Public speaking

Outdoor education

Communication

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title:First Catch Intern

Hiring Manager: Jason Nelson

Agency:Department of Game, Fish, Parks

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Minimum Salary: $19.09 per hour

*APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a creative and motivated team member to plan, execute, and evaluate statewide aquatic education programming. This individual will work remotely and independently as they travel around the state with the First Catch Center (a trailer filled with educational fishing equipment.) Due to the nature of this position, evening and weekend work will be required. The position will offer programs in state parks and communities with audience bases ranging from family to adult classes. Program topics include, but are not limited to: tying on lures, casting, cleaning fish, cooking fish, tips for fishing for specific species, etc. Part of being an effective educator is taking care of course materials, therefore, the intern will be tasked with the upkeep of education equipment within the First Catch Center trailer. Candidate must enjoy working with families and adults, and enjoy spending time outdoors. Training is provided. Experience pulling a trailer is preferred but not required.

Who We're Looking For:

Qualified candidates must have either experience with education and outreach or working towards a relevant degree. Candidates will not be required to have a degree in fisheries or wildlife, although they will be considered. Other degrees of consideration will be those that include the aspects of education, communication, outreach, or outdoor recreation (i.e. agricultural education, science education, physical education, sports and recreation management, or a related field.) The candidate MUST have a strong foundation of fishing experience where they can work independently, care for the equipment, and answer questions of the public.

Why the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks?

Working for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is not just a job. It is a life passion. It is about working together as a team with colleagues, customers, landowners, and partner organizations to ensure that our state's rich outdoor heritage lives on for the next generation. Providing exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities for people to enjoy is one of the best jobs in state government. Our atmosphere empowers professional success, team building, and facilitating relationships with organizations to ensure the highest level of customer service, satisfaction, and internal productivity.

All we need is you to join Team GFP as an intern this summer!

Sound like a good fit so far? As a member of Team GFP, here is what you will experience:

• Innovation - Team GFP is consistently revolutionizing enhancements to outdoor recreation in terms of technology and the total customer experience. This position is responsible for shaping and executing marketing strategies focused on recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters, anglers, campers, boaters, trappers and all outdoor enthusiasts while helping to align agency and other nationwide educational programming services.
• Collaboration and Communication - This position provides support, feedback, planning strategies, and insights on all statewide marketing efforts while working with the marketing, communications and education teams to ensure effective and consistent implementation.
• Professional Development - GFP provides the support necessary for you to be and remain an expert in marketing while ensuring you have the resources to be successful in your position.
• Task Diversity - The work duties are never boring. Your duties may include meetings with coworkers, collaborating with other government representatives, representing the Department at Commission meetings and national conferences, visiting one of our state parks and recreation areas or working to promote habitat and access programs across the state.
• Part of the Big Picture - This is a leadership position that will align and implement department-wide, statewide and nationwide recruitment, retention, and reactivation content marketing and communications strategies, special project assignments from other state, federal and local partners, public relations needs and oversight of the implementation and evaluation of all marketing campaign efforts.

Qualifications:

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

*Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'