Native Prairie Habitat Intern | Fieldwork & Training

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

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks seeks a Native Prairie Intern for the summer session (May–August). The intern will support habitat staff in prairie management, seed collection, monitoring, and prescribed fire.

Training opportunities include S130/190, field days, and herbicide testing; wildlife surveys may occur. Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year of study.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plant identification is preferred.
• Experience driving trucks and off-road vehicles is preferred.
• Must be a current part-time or full-time student for upcoming or preceding semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist habitat staff with native prairie management tasks.
• Harvest native seeds and identify collection sites.
• Participate in photo monitoring, prescribed fire, invasive plant management, and grazing monitoring.
• Attend trainings and complete required certifications such as S130/190 and herbicide testing.
• Assist with wildlife surveys and bird banding if opportunities arise.

Skills

Plant identification

Truck driving

Off-road vehicle experience

Education

Enrolled as part-time or full-time student

Completed one year of program

Job description

South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks seeks a Native Prairie Intern for the summer session (May–August). The intern will support habitat staff in prairie management, seed collection, monitoring, and prescribed fire.

Training opportunities include S130/190, field days, and herbicide testing; wildlife surveys may occur. Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year of study.