Intern - Naturalist -Community (Fall)

About the role

This position will include leading and assisting education staff with outdoor skills programming such as fishing, camping and hunting, as well as nature based and South Dakota heritage programs. The position will serve community, school and group programs, ranging from preschool to adult classes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and assisting education staff with outdoor skills programming such as fishing, camping and hunting, as well as nature based and South Dakota heritage programs.
• Serving community, school and group programs, ranging from preschool to adult classes.
• Aiding in the development and scheduling of programs by program coordinators or volunteer instructors.
• Developing future programs for the public.
• Working at the information desk to meet programming and customer service needs.

Requirements

• Enjoy working with people of all ages and spending time outdoors.
• 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.
• All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Qualifications

• Applicants with fishing, hunting and other outdoor skills and experience will be given preference.

Benefits

The position offers training and valuable teaching experience in an informal setting.

Pay

$18.83 hourly

Schedule

Fall (September - December)