Paid Summer Park Management Intern

Sdsoybean; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Game, Fish and Parks in North Sioux City, SD offers a Summer Park Management internship. The role involves daily park management and visitor services at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, with opportunities to support educational programs and public communications.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience in park operations, maintenance, and customer engagement, with a May–August session and 40-hour weeks. Applicants should be students with a passion for outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve and other parks in District 8.
• Provide customer service to visitors and assist with park projects.
• Coordinate, create, and present environmental education programs for school groups, special groups and the general public.
• Assist with press releases, posters, Facebook page, and public service announcements.
• Help with visitor center operations including cleaning and staffing.
• Help in coordination of special events.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Student enrollment

Job description

Game, Fish and Parks in North Sioux City, SD offers a Summer Park Management internship. The role involves daily park management and visitor services at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, with opportunities to support educational programs and public communications.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience in park operations, maintenance, and customer engagement, with a May–August session and 40-hour weeks. Applicants should be students with a passion for outdoor environments.