Ascend Intern - CommuniTree Assistance

City of Sioux Falls, SD • Sioux Falls, SD

43d

About The Position

Work directly with a $3 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service that the City of Sioux Falls received. Assist with program contract administration and compliance. Monitor newly planted trees for health and maintenance needs. Identify new planting sites for ongoing program support. Provide community outreach and education in support of the CommuniTree Assistance Program. Learn more about the CommuniTree Assistance Program here. This is a 2026 summer internship.

Requirements

• Students enrolled in a forestry, arboriculture, natural resources management, horticulture, landscape design, or closely related curriculum, as a full-time student at a college, university, or vocational technical school.
• Ability to identify various tree species.
• Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work a 40-hour flexible schedule that includes potential for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program contract administration and compliance.
• Monitor newly planted trees for health and maintenance needs.
• Identify new planting sites for ongoing program support.
• Provide community outreach and education in support of the CommuniTree Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees