Intern - Park Management (Summer)

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Job summary

Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Garretson, SD is seeking a Summer Park Manager Intern to assist with daily park operations at Palisades State Park. On-site housing may be available; nights and weekends are expected.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in signage, audits, budgeting, and capital development while leading seasonal staff and delivering strong customer service. Ideal applicants are enrolled in Outdoor Recreation, Conservation Planning or Park Management with at least one

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.
• Preference may be given to South Dakota residents and students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management of Palisades State Park including signage, audits, budgeting and capital development.
• Develop skills through planning and development activities related to annual park management.
• Lead seasonal employees and provide strong customer service at a high-visitor volume park.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Public safety awareness

Education

Related field student

Job description

Intern - Park Management (Summer) - 38191

Garretson, 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 ManagerIntern
Hiring Manager: Lucas Dreckman
Agency:Department of Game, Fish and ParksLocation: Garretson, SD - Palisades State Park
Minimum Salary: $20.82 Hourly

Position Description:
This internship will provide a candidate with essential on the job experience relating to the management of a state park and recreation area - including signage, audits, budgeting, and capital development. With a park district that contains high use in both camping and day-use, the candidate will acquire great experience. The intern will be involved with the daily management of Palisades State Park. 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 with 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. The intern will serve as a leader in the absence of the park manager. Sioux Falls is located about 20 miles Southwest of park. On site housing may be available, nights and weekends are to be expected.

Applicant should be majoring in Outdoor Recreation, Conservation Planning and Park Management, or a closely related field.

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.