Intern - Habitat (Summer)

Location: Chamberlain, SD | Agency: Department of Game, Fish, Parks | Hiring Manager: Jayd Chmela

About the role

Summer internship (May–August) assisting the department’s noxious weed control program and habitat management projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with noxious weed control program, including herbicide application and required data entry
• Potential to gain supervisory skills and become lead of the noxious weed control program based on ability
• Create habitat management plans for shrub plantings and native grass seedings
• Assist in all aspects of the food plot program
• Support Region II staff with miscellaneous projects: posting signs, mowing trails and parking areas, fencing, and other wildlife habitat projects
• Assist other division sections (Fisheries, Wildlife, Law Enforcement, Animal Damage Control) as time and opportunity permit

Requirements

• Must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester
• Enrolled at a college, university, or technical institute at time of application
• By internship start, must have completed one year (nine months) of chosen program
• Must obtain a South Dakota Commercial Applicators license upon hiring
• General knowledge of land management plan and habitat management plan structure to assist with native grass seedings and shrub plantings

Skills

• UTV/ATV experience preferred (safety training provided)
• Experience with farm machinery and heavy equipment preferred but not required
• Preference may be given to junior/senior standing, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions

Pay

Minimum $19.09 per hour

Schedule

Summer session (May–August)