Ascend Intern - Urban Forestry

City of Sioux Falls • City of Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

This 2027 summer internship assists with urban forest management activities, including updating the tree inventory, marking trees for removal, coordinating with homeowners, and conducting site inspections. The intern supports education and outreach related to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), tree planting, tree maintenance, and the benefits of trees.

The intern works closely with City of Sioux Falls contractors removing and planting trees to monitor progress and inspect work for quality assurance. The role also assists with the City’s planting permit program by conducting initial site inspections, reinspecting planted sites, and updating the tree inventory. Additional work includes reviewing the city’s forestry website for opportunities to improve communication efficiencies and avenues, and assisting with forest management planning and program development.

The position is a 2027 summer internship. Applications will be reviewed and interviews and hiring will take place as hiring managers see fit; the position will be posted until filled.

Requirements

• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a forestry, arboriculture, natural resources management, horticulture, landscape design, or closely related curriculum 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.
• Ability to work a 40-hour flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with urban forest management activities, including inventory updates, marking trees for removal, coordinating with homeowners, and performing site inspections.
• Assist with education and outreach about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), tree planting, maintenance, and tree benefits.
• Work with City of Sioux Falls contractors removing and planting trees to monitor progress and inspect work for quality assurance.
• Assist with the City’s planting permit program by performing initial site inspections, reinspecting planted sites, and updating the tree inventory.
• Review the city’s forestry website to identify opportunities for improved communication efficiencies and avenues.
• Assist with forest management planning and program development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed