Intern - Naturalist (Summer)

Sdsoybean; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Game, Fish and Parks in Sioux Falls, SD is offering a full-time internship position to support outdoor skills education for a range of ages. The role involves leading and assisting education staff with programs in fishing, camping and hunting, and working with community and school groups.

Training is provided and customer service at the information desk is part of the duties. The ideal candidate is enrolled as a part-time or full-time student, with at least one year of study completed by the

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist education staff with outdoor skills programming such as fishing, camping and hunting.
• Serve community, school and group programs, ranging from preschool to adult classes.
• Work at the information desk to meet programming and customer service needs; participate in program development.

Skills

Teaching

Outdoor activities

Customer service

Education

Student enrollment

Job description

Sioux Falls, SD | Game, Fish and Parks | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

19.09 - 19.09 US per hour

Description

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:
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.

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