Intern - Naturalist (Summer)
About the role
Summer internship (May–August) with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks at Palisades State Park in Garretson. The naturalist intern serves as the primary coordinator, creator, and presenter of environmental education programs for school groups and the general public of all ages across District 7. Program topics include mammals, birds, geology, and conservation. The intern also develops program advertising (posters, social media, public service announcements), assists with special-event coordination, and operates the point-of-sale system. Training in program presentation is provided; prior experience is helpful but not required. Customer-service experience is also helpful but not required. Housing may be available. Preferred majors include outdoor resources, education, or closely related fields.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, create, and present environmental education programs for school groups and the public of all ages
- Deliver programs on topics such as mammals, birds, geology, and conservation
- Develop program advertising materials including posters, social media content, and public service announcements
- Assist with coordination of special events
- Operate the point-of-sale system
Qualifications
- Must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or the immediately preceding semester
- Enrolled at a college, university, or technical institute at time of application
- Must have completed at least one year (nine months) of chosen program by internship start date
- Majoring in outdoor resources, education, or a closely related field (preferred)
Preferences
- Junior or senior standing
- South Dakota residents
- Students attending South Dakota institutions
Benefits
- Housing may be available
Pay
$19.09 per hour
Schedule
Summer session, May through August