Intern - Park Management (Summer)

South Dakota State Government; Canton (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is seeking a Park Manager Intern for the Summer session (May–August) in Canton, SD. The internship offers on-the-job experience in managing and maintaining state parks with camping and day-use facilities, including Newton Hills, Union Grove, and Spirit Mound areas.

Applicants must be enrolled as a college/university/technical institute student, with at least one year completed by the internship start; preference for SD residents and SD institution students.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a student (part-time or full-time) at a college, university, or technical institute.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year of their program.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, SD residents, and students of SD institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily management and maintenance of state parks and park districts.
• Support planning and development related to annual park management.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist visitors with needs.
• Lead seasonal employees under supervision to ensure efficient operations.

Education

Student Enrollment

Job description

Intern - Park Management (Summer) - 38403

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

20.82 - 20.82 US per hour

Posted 2 days ago

Description

• Session:Summer (May - August)
• Position Title:Park Manager Intern
• Hiring Manager:Caleb Wynia
• Agency:Department of Game, Fish and Parks
• Location: Canton, SD
• Minimum Salary: $20.82

Position Description:
This internship will provide a candidate with essential on the job experience relating to the management and maintenance of a state park and park district that contains camping and day-use. The intern will be involved with the daily management of Newton Hills State Park, Union Grove State Park, and Spirit Mound Historic Prairie. With a large number of visitors and wide variety of recreation offerings, this park will provide an intern with a well-rounded experience. The intern will also be involved in planning and development that relates to annual park management. The intern will be given the opportunity to develop new skills, lead seasonal employees and utilize learned coursework/studies that relate to park management. A desire to provide great customer service and strong people skills will serve the candidate well in learning the day-to-day operations of a South Dakota State Park.

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.