Intern - Park Management (Summer)

Sdsoybean; Custer (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Job summary

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Custer, SD is offering a Park Management Intern position for the summer session (May–August). The role involves assisting with park operations, campgrounds, and visitor services, with on-site housing provided.

Interns will lead seasonal staff and gain practical experience in park management while balancing duties across operations. Applicants should be enrolled students, ideally juniors or seniors, with a preference for South Dakota residents and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation of entrance stations, campgrounds, and grounds maintenance.
• Manage money collection and balance permits.
• Supervise staff and provide direction for campground operations.
• Coordinate with visitors and answer questions during daily operations.
• Lead seasonal employees in the absence of the park manager.
• Develop new skills related to park management through hands-on tasks.
• On-site housing is available for interns.

Job description

Intern - Park Management (Summer) - 37860

Custer, 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 Management Intern
Hiring Manager:Kristina Lorton
Agency:Department of Game, Fish and ParksLocation: Custer, SD
Minimum Salary: 20.82

Position Description:
This internship will provide a candidate with essential on the job experience relating to the management of a state park or recreation area. The Park Management Intern at Custer State Park will assist with the operation of entrance stations, campgrounds, and grounds maintenance. This will include but not limited to money collection, permit auditing / balancing, staff supervision, providing direction, campground operations, maintenance activities and everyday integration with visitors answering questions. The intern will be given the opportunity to develop new skills in multiple different areas, lead seasonal employees, and utilize learned coursework/studies that relate to park management. The intern will serve as a crew leader in the absence of the park manager. On-site housing is available.

A college major of park management or outdoor education is preferred. Experience working in a park or outdoor related setting is also 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.

*Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
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