Intern - Park Naturalist (Summer)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks is seeking a Park Naturalist Intern to help coordinate and present environmental education programs for school groups and the public at the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area near Yankton.

The role involves developing park media releases, posters and public service announcements, coordinating events, and greeting visitors. Ideal candidates are current students who have completed at least one year of study and enjoy outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Enrolled part-time or full-time student when applying.
• By start of internship, at least one year of study completed.
• Preference for juniors/seniors, SD residents, and SD college students.
• Positions may be filled before the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, create and present environmental education programs for school groups and the public.
• Develop park media releases: posters and public service announcements.
• Assist with special events coordination and greet park visitors.

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title:Park Naturalist Intern

Hiring Manager: Shane Bertsch

Agency:Department of Game, Fish & Parks

Location: Yankton, SD (Lewis & Clark Recreation Area)

Minimum Salary: $19.09/hr

*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:

The Park Naturalist Intern will help coordinate, create and present environmental education programs for school groups and the general public. They will be involved with the development of park's media releases: posters and public service announcements; help with the coordination of special events; and greet and assist park visitors.

The applicant should have the ability to work with all age groups from children to adults. Courses that are favorable for the internship are Biology, Speech, Environmental Education, Park and Recreation, Public Relations, Botany and Ecology. Must enjoy spending time outdoors and enthusiasm is a must!

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.*

An Equal Opportunity Employer