Intern - Park Management (Summer)
State of South Dakota · Custer, SD · 3 wk ago
On-siteFull-time
Hiring Manager: Kristina Lorton | Agency: Department of Game, Fish and Parks | Location: Custer, SD
About the role
This internship will provide a candidate with essential on‑the‑job experience relating to the management of a state park or recreation area.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the operation of entrance stations, campgrounds, and grounds maintenance
- Money collection
- Permit auditing / balancing
- Staff supervision
- Providing direction
- Campground operations
- Maintenance activities
- Everyday integration with visitors answering questions
- Develop new skills in multiple different areas
- Lead seasonal employees
- Utilize learned coursework/studies that relate to park management
- Serve as a crew leader in the absence of the park manager
Requirements
- Must be a current part‑time or full‑time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or the immediately preceding semester
- Enrolled as a part‑time/full‑time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time of application
- By the start of the internship, have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program
- Preference may be given to applicants with junior/senior standing, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions
Qualifications
- College major of park management or outdoor education preferred
- Experience working in a park or outdoor‑related setting preferred
Benefits
- On‑site housing available
Pay
Minimum salary: $20.82 (presumably per hour)
Schedule
Session: Summer (May – August)