Intern - Volunteer Coordinator (Summer)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

State of South Dakota,Department of Game Fish and Parks, The Outdoor Campus–Sioux Falls, is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator Intern for the Summer session. The role supports a nearly 100-strong volunteer program, with hands-on outdoor work and community engagement.

Interns must be enrolled as part-time or full-time students and have completed at least one year of their program. Training is provided, and a proactive, outdoors-loving candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at the start of the internship.
• By internship start, complete one year (nine months) of the program.
• Open to all students; preference to SD residents and SD students.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and onboarding new volunteers.
• Assisting with volunteer orientations and training.
• Engaging and retaining current volunteers.
• Supporting volunteer recognition and appreciation efforts.
• Assisting with volunteer recruitment and outreach events.
• Coordinating volunteer projects and activities at The Outdoor Campus.

Skills

Dependable

Responsible

Self-motivated

Initiative

Communication skills

Teamwork

Outdoor interest

Education

Current student (college/university)

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.*

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"