Intern - Naturalist (Fall)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 21,400 - 30,479; Part time

Job summary

South Dakota State Government is looking for an Intern - Naturalist for the fall semester. This position focuses on developing and teaching programs related to outdoor skills such as hunting and fishing, with opportunities to create new programs. The internship runs from August to December and encourages students to work 20-40 hours per week.

The ideal candidate should be a current student with a year of completed studies, preferably located in South Dakota. Experience in the outdoors is a plus, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student (at least 6 credit hours).
• Preference for juniors/seniors from South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach outdoor skills programs.
• Assist with class preparation and maintenance.

Skills

Outdoor skills knowledge

Organization skills

Experience in outdoor recreation

Education

Current part-time/full-time student

Completed one year of program

Job description

Session: Fall (September - December)

Position Title: Intern - Naturalist

Hiring Manager: Aaron Schone

Agency: Department of Game, Fish & Parks

Location: Rapid City

Minimum Salary: $18.83 Hourly

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.

Position Description

This position's primary duty includes developing and teaching programs related to outdoor skills (Hunting, fishing, shooting sports and outdoors skills) under the supervision of one of the Outdoor Campus Education coordinators. The intern will be allowed to create new programs with opportunities to help recruit, retain, and reactivate sportsmen and women to enjoy the outdoors. Experience with being in the outdoors and outdoor recreation skills is preferred but not required; training is provided.

This intern will also be responsible for completing any assigned tasks related to class preparation, coordination, development, and general maintenance of both indoors and outdoors at the campus. Fall internship runs from Aug‑Dec. Fall interns are encouraged to work 20+ hours and up to 40 as schedules allow.

Experience in the outdoors and superior organization skills are preferred.

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.

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'