Summer Park Management Intern — Lead, Plan & Develop

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Job summary

Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Garretson, SD is seeking a Summer Park Manager Intern to assist with daily park operations at Palisades State Park. On-site housing may be available; nights and weekends are expected.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in signage, audits, budgeting, and capital development while leading seasonal staff and delivering strong customer service. Ideal applicants are enrolled in Outdoor Recreation, Conservation Planning or Park Management with at least one

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 South Dakota residents and students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management of Palisades State Park including signage, audits, budgeting and capital development.
• Develop skills through planning and development activities related to annual park management.
• Lead seasonal employees and provide strong customer service at a high-visitor volume park.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Public safety awareness

Education

Related field student

Job description

Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Garretson, SD is seeking a Summer Park Manager Intern to assist with daily park operations at Palisades State Park. On-site housing may be available; nights and weekends are expected.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in signage, audits, budgeting, and capital development while leading seasonal staff and delivering strong customer service. Ideal applicants are enrolled in Outdoor Recreation, Conservation Planning or Park Management with at least one