Intern - Volunteer Coordinator (Summer)

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

Job summary

The Department of Game Fish and Parks is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator Intern for The Outdoor Campus‑Sioux Falls. This summer session role supports a volunteer group of nearly 100 people with hands‑on involvement in outdoor programs and behind‑the‑scenes operations.

Responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, coordinating orientations, engaging and retaining volunteers, recognizing volunteers, and assisting with outreach events.

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.

Responsibilities

• recruiting and onboarding new volunteers
• assisting with volunteer orientations and training
• helping engage and retain current volunteers
• supporting volunteer recognition and appreciation efforts
• assisting with volunteer recruitment and outreach events
• helping coordinate volunteer projects and activities throughout the Outdoor Campus
• assist education staff with outdoor skills programming (fishing, camping, hunting, and other hands‑on activities)

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title: Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Hiring Manager: Paige Schultz

Agency: Department of Game Fish and Parks

Location: The Outdoor Campus-Sioux Falls

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

This position works alongside the Volunteer Coordinator to support and grow a volunteer program of nearly 100 active volunteers at The Outdoor Campus-Sioux Falls. This is a hands‑on internship with a mix of working with people, supporting outdoor programs, and helping keep things moving behind the scenes.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• recruiting and onboarding new volunteers;
• assisting with volunteer orientations and training;
• helping engage and retain current volunteers;
• supporting volunteer recognition and appreciation efforts;
• assisting with volunteer recruitment and outreach events;
• helping coordinate volunteer projects and activities throughout the Outdoor Campus.

The position also provides opportunities to assist education staff with outdoor skills programming, including fishing, camping, hunting, and other hands‑on outdoor activities. Interns should be prepared to spend plenty of time outside and be comfortable performing physical work in a variety of weather conditions.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, responsible, self‑motivated, and eager to take initiative. The ideal candidate doesn't wait around to be told what to do, they see what needs to be done and jump in. They should enjoy working with people of all ages, be comfortable interacting with the public, and have a genuine interest in the outdoors. Flexibility, a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are important. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is ready to learn, work hard, have some fun, and make a meaningful contribution to our volunteer program and the Outdoor Campus. Training is provided.

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.*

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