Intern - Naturalist -Community (Fall)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,400 - 30,479; Full time

Job summary

State of South Dakota, Department of Game, Fish, and Parks, is seeking a Naturalist Intern – Community for the Fall session in Sioux Falls. This internship will involve leading and assisting education staff with outdoor skills programming, such as fishing, camping and hunting, and with South Dakota heritage programs, for diverse audiences.

Interns will work with community, school and group programs ranging from preschool to adult classes, assist with ongoing and future programming, and staff the

Qualifications

• Applicants with fishing, hunting and other outdoor skills and experience will be given preference.
• All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants who are juniors/seniors and residents of South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist education staff with outdoor skills programming and SD heritage programs for diverse audiences.
• Serve community, school and group programs from preschool to adult classes.
• Assist with programs developed and scheduled by coordinators or instructors, develop future programs, and staff the information desk to meet programming and customer service needs.

Skills

Outdoor skills

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

Position Details

• Session: Fall (September - December)
• Position Title: Naturalist Intern – Community – Three Positions
• Hiring Manager: Sandy Richter
• Agency: Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
• Location: Sioux Falls
• Minimum Salary: $18.83 Hourly

Applicant Requirements

• Applicant must be a current part‑time or full‑time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester.
• 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.

Position Description

This position will include leading and assisting education staff with outdoor skills programming such as fishing, camping and hunting, as well as nature based and South Dakota heritage programs. The position will serve community, school and group programs, ranging from preschool to adult classes. Interns assist with programs developed and scheduled by the program coordinators or volunteer instructors, develop future programs for the public, and work at the information desk to meet programming and customer service needs. Candidate must enjoy working with people of all ages and spending time outdoors. This is a fun, fast paced job that will give you valuable teaching experience in an informal setting. Training is provided.

Qualifications

Applicants with fishing, hunting and other outdoor skills and experience will be given preference. 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.

How to Apply

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4CS
Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.

Contact Information

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: [phone]

Equal Opportunity Statement

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"