Summer Park Management Intern: Hands-On Ops & Volunteer Liaison

Sdsoybean; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Game, Fish & Parks in Yankton, SD is seeking a Park Management Intern for the Summer session (May – August). The role involves duties such as fee collection, budgeting, supervision, and park programming while coordinating with volunteers and park management.

The selected student will work closely with park staff, handle public inquiries, and contribute to park maintenance and operations during the summer program.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a student during the internship period.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, SD residents, and SD institution students.
• Part-time or full-time student status is acceptable for initiation.

Responsibilities

• Handle fee collection and basic financial tasks.
• Assist accounting and budgeting activities.
• Support supervision and team coordination.
• Communicate effectively with park staff and volunteers.
• Assist with park programming and maintenance tasks.
• Serve as liaison between volunteers and park management and address public concerns.

Skills

Fee collection

Accounting

Budgeting

Supervision

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Park programming

Park maintenance

Education

Enrollment in college/university/technical institute

Job description

Department of Game, Fish & Parks in Yankton, SD is seeking a Park Management Intern for the Summer session (May – August). The role involves duties such as fee collection, budgeting, supervision, and park programming while coordinating with volunteers and park management.

The selected student will work closely with park staff, handle public inquiries, and contribute to park maintenance and operations during the summer program.