Wildlife Habitat Intern: Weed Control & Habitat Plans

Sdsoybean; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks invites applications for a Summer Internship in Wildlife Habitat Management in Chamberlain, SD. The intern will assist herbicide application and data entry, gain supervisory skills, and help lead the noxious weed control program.

The role includes creating habitat management plans, shrub planting, native grasses, and participation in food plots. Opportunities exist to support other divisions and field projects as time allows.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the department’s noxious weed control program, including herbicide application and data entry.
• Create Habitat Management plans to plant shrubs, native grass seedings, and assist in food plots program.
• Assist Region II staff with projects like posting signs, mowing trails and parking areas, fencing, and wildlife habitat projects.
• Support other divisions’ projects as time and opportunity permit.

Skills

ATV/UTV experience

Farm machinery

Habitat management

Noxious weed knowledge

Education

Current student (college/university/technical institute)

Job description

South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks invites applications for a Summer Internship in Wildlife Habitat Management in Chamberlain, SD. The intern will assist herbicide application and data entry, gain supervisory skills, and help lead the noxious weed control program.

The role includes creating habitat management plans, shrub planting, native grasses, and participation in food plots. Opportunities exist to support other divisions and field projects as time allows.