Intern - Outreach Naturalist (Fall)

Sdsoybean; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Game, Fish, & Parks in Brookings, SD is seeking an Outreach Naturalist Intern for Fall (September–December). Location is Brookings and the position involves assisting with outreach programming at The Outdoor Campus, serving programs from preschool to adult ages, and helping develop new programs.

Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and have completed one year of their program by the internship start.

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

• Assist staff with programming needs during outreach events and programs at The Outdoor Campus.
• Serve programs from preschool to adult age.
• Address a variety of topics including camping, hunting, fishing, cooking, and South Dakota wildlife and plants.
• Help coordinators develop future programs and meet customer service needs.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Customer service

Education

Education

Outdoor Education

Public Relations

Biology

Job description

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

18.83 - 18.83 US per hour

Posted a month ago

Description

Session:Fall (September - December)
Position Title:Outreach NaturalistIntern
Hiring Manager: Jason Nelson
Agency:Department of Game, Fish, & Parks
Location: Brookings
Minimum Salary: $18.83/hr

Outreach naturalist intern will assist staff with programming needs during outreach events and programs at The Outdoor Campus. Interns will serve programs from preschool to adult age. Program topics include, but are not limited to, camping, hunting, fishing, cooking, South Dakota animals, and plants. Interns will assist with programs developed and scheduled by coordinators, develop future programs, and meet customer service needs.

Course work in the following areas will aide in consideration: Education, Outdoor Education, Communication, Public Relations, Biology, Natural Resources Management or similar environmental education. Must have enthusiasm!

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.