Park Management Intern: Campground Operations & Leadership

South Dakota AG; Canistota Township (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Job summary

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Canistota seeks a Park Management Intern for the summer session (May–August). The intern will assist the park manager with campground operations and lead seasonal staff, gaining hands-on experience in park management.

Responsibilities include customer service, rule enforcement, license sales, and basic administrative tasks such as budgeting and scheduling. On-site housing may be available; much of the work is outdoors, with some night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time of application.
• 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 SD institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the park manager in operating the campground.
• Lead seasonal staff in routine duties.
• Provide customer service and address issues or complaints.
• Enforce park rules and sell park entrance licenses.
• Assist with budgeting, bill paying, scheduling, and processing forms.
• May perform maintenance duties such as mowing, repairs, and forestry tasks.
• Most work is outdoors and may occur in adverse weather; some nights and weekends are expected.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Decision making

Job description

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Canistota seeks a Park Management Intern for the summer session (May–August). The intern will assist the park manager with campground operations and lead seasonal staff, gaining hands-on experience in park management.

Responsibilities include customer service, rule enforcement, license sales, and basic administrative tasks such as budgeting and scheduling. On-site housing may be available; much of the work is outdoors, with some night and weekend shifts.