Intern - School Programs (Fall)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 21,400 - 30,479; Full time

Job summary

The School Programs Intern position with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, & Parks in Sioux Falls supports education programming in outdoor skills such as fishing, camping, and hunting, and works on nature‑based conservation and South Dakota heritage programs for school groups from preschool to college.

Interns assist with programs developed by the program coordinator, develop and lead their own programs, and work at the information desk to meet programming and customer service needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a current part‑time or full‑time student during the internship period and have completed one year of the program by start.
• Preference given to South Dakota residents and students of South Dakota institutions.
• Must have enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist education programming in outdoor skills (fishing, camping, hunting) and nature‑based conservation for school groups.
• Develop and lead your own programs under supervision.
• Staff the information desk to meet programming and customer service needs.
• Enjoy working with people of all ages and spend time outdoors; participate in training provided.

Skills

Student status

Job description

Job Overview

Session: Fall (September - December). Position Title: School Programs Intern. Hiring Manager: Jason Nelson. Agency: Department of Game, Fish, & Parks. Location: Sioux Falls. Minimum Salary: $18.83/hr.

Key Employment Information

Applicant must be a current part‑time or full‑time student (minimum six credit hours) in the upcoming semester or the immediately preceding semester.

Position Description

This School Programs Intern position will include leading and assisting education programming in outdoor skills such as fishing, camping, and hunting, as well as nature‑based conservation and South Dakota heritage programs. The position will primarily serve school groups, ranging from preschool to college students, and even in‑service teachers. Interns assist with programs developed and scheduled by the program coordinator, develop and lead their own programs, and work at the information desk to meet programming and customer service needs. Candidate must enjoy working with people of all ages and spending time outdoors. This is a fun, fast paced job that will give you valuable teaching experience in an informal setting. All training is provided.

Preferred Coursework

Coursework in Education, Outdoor Education, Communication, Public Relations, Biology, Natural Resources Management or similar environmental education will aid in consideration.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a part‑time, full‑time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time of application, and have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program by the start of the internship.
• Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior or senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
• Must have enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Application

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4ER

Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration; Telephone: [phone]. An Equal Opportunity Employer.