Intern - Naturalist (Summer)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Game Fish Parks in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Naturalist Intern to support education programs across multiple state parks, including Good Earth. The role emphasizes public programming on local natural resources and cultural history, plus daily visitor center duties.

Applicants must be current part-time or full-time students for the upcoming or immediately preceding semester; preference for SD residents and SD college students. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in upcoming or immediately preceding semester.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, South Dakota residents, and students of SD institutions.
• Training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist education staff with programming needs at Good Earth State Park, Lake Alvin Recreation Area, and Newton Hills State Park.
• Serve group and community programs for all ages, including topics on SD natural resources and cultural history.
• Assist with day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Good Earth State Park Visitor Center.
• Help with information desk to meet programming and customer service needs.

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title: Naturalist Intern

Hiring Manager: James Henning

Agency: Department of Game Fish Parks

Location: Good Earth St. Park - 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.

Position Description

Naturalist interns will assist education staff with programming needs at Good Earth State Park, Lake Alvin Recreation Area, and Newton Hills State Park. The position will serve group and community programs, ranging from preschool to adult classes. Program topics include, but are not limited to South Dakota natural resources, local cultural history and outdoor skills. Naturalist interns also assist with day-to-day operation and maintenance duties of the Good Earth State Park Visitor Center.

Interns assist with programs, develop future programs for the public, and work at the information desk to meet programming and customer service needs. Candidate must enjoy working with children and adults and enjoy spending time outdoors. Training is provided.

• Knowledge of: A working knowledge of the natural and cultural history of South Dakota.
• Skill to: Develop and present informational programs to a diverse group of park users.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively in a public setting, work as part of a team.

• Training is provided.

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.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"