Intern - Park Management (Summer)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Game Fish Parks seeks a Park Manager Intern for the Summer session at Good Earth State Park - Sioux Falls, SD. The intern will assist in daily park operations, maintenance, and visitor services, and will develop and present programming while supervising seasonal staff.

Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student for the upcoming or immediately preceding semester, with strong customer service and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.
• The intern will be involved in planning and development as it relates to annual park management.
• A desire to provide great customer service and strong people skills will serve the candidate well.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of Good Earth State Park and Lake Alvin Recreation Area.
• Develop and present programming; lead seasonal employees and volunteers.
• Utilize coursework related to park management; contribute to park operations and visitor services.

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August) Position Title: Park Manager Intern Hiring Manager: James Henning Agency: Department of Game Fish Parks Location: Good Earth State Park - Sioux Falls, SD Minimum Salary: $20.82

• APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description

This internship will provide a candidate with essential on the job experience related to the management and maintenance of a state park and a visitor center. The intern will be involved with the daily management of Good Earth State Park and Lake Alvin Recreation Area. The intern will also be involved in planning and development as it relates to annual park management. The intern will be given the opportunity to develop new skills, lead seasonal employees and volunteers, develop and present programming, and utilize learned coursework 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.

• Knowledge of: A working knowledge of the natural and cultural history of South Dakota.
• Skill to: Develop and present informational programs to a diverse group of park users.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively in a public setting, work as part of a team.

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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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"