Summer Habitat Biologist Intern | Field Work & Training

State of South Dakota; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Dakota invites applications for the Habitat Biologist Intern position in Watertown. The internship runs during the Summer session (May–August) and involves assisting habitat staff with planning, planting, weed control, and related duties.

Interns will learn core habitat management concepts and attend trainings, including S130/190 and prescribed fire field days. Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student, with preference for juniors/seniors and SD residents.

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.
• Preference may be given to junior/senior students and South Dakota residents

Responsibilities

• Assist habitat staff with planning, preparation, and planting of grass and food plots
• Assist with tree clearing and planting, weed fabric installation, and noxious weed control
• Support fence construction, prescribed fire work, area signing, and other duties as assigned
• Learn basic habitat management principles and participate in trainings

Job description

State of South Dakota invites applications for the Habitat Biologist Intern position in Watertown. The internship runs during the Summer session (May–August) and involves assisting habitat staff with planning, planting, weed control, and related duties.

Interns will learn core habitat management concepts and attend trainings, including S130/190 and prescribed fire field days. Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student, with preference for juniors/seniors and SD residents.