Wildlife Habitat Management Intern: Weed Control Plantings

South Dakota AG; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Chamberlain is seeking an Intern - Wildlife Habitat Management for the Summer session (May - August).

The intern will support the noxious weed control program, assist with herbicide application and data entry, and help develop Habitat Management plans for shrubs, native grasses and food plots. Applicants must be current students and may have ATV/UTV and farm machinery experience.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a current part-time or full-time student.
• Prefers knowledge of noxious weed control and habitat management.
• Experience with farm machinery and heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The intern will assist the noxious weed control program, including herbicide application and data entry.
• Develop habitat management plans to plant shrubs and native grasses and support food plots program.
• Assist with signs, mowing, fencing, and wildlife habitat projects as time allows.

Skills

Noxious weed control

ATV/UTV experience

Farm machinery

Habitat management planning

Education

Part-time or full-time student

Tools

Herbicide application equipment

Land management planning

GIS/mapping tools

Job description

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Chamberlain is seeking an Intern - Wildlife Habitat Management for the Summer session (May - August).

The intern will support the noxious weed control program, assist with herbicide application and data entry, and help develop Habitat Management plans for shrubs, native grasses and food plots. Applicants must be current students and may have ATV/UTV and farm machinery experience.