Park Management Intern - Summer Field & Customer Service

Sdsoybean; Lake Preston (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on site

Job summary

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks invites applications for a Summer Park Management Intern position in Lake Preston, SD. You will gain hands-on experience supporting park operations, learning POS systems, assisting visitors, and performing light maintenance tasks under supervision.

The role emphasizes customer service, knowledge of park rules, and safety. Housing is available on site if needed during the summer session May–August.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, South Dakota residents, and students of SD institutions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and troubleshoot the Point of Sale system for staff and visitors.
• Provide customer service and enforce park rules and regulations as needed.
• Perform basic building and grounds maintenance and operate power tools and lawn equipment.

Skills

Customer service

POS system

Leadership

Power tools

Education

Enrollment as college/university student

Tools

POS system

Power tools

Job description

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks invites applications for a Summer Park Management Intern position in Lake Preston, SD. You will gain hands-on experience supporting park operations, learning POS systems, assisting visitors, and performing light maintenance tasks under supervision.

The role emphasizes customer service, knowledge of park rules, and safety. Housing is available on site if needed during the summer session May–August.