Ascend Internship-CommuniTree Assistance

Join the team serving the City of Sioux Falls. • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

This is a 2027 summer internship supporting the City of Sioux Falls’ CommuniTree Assistance Program, funded by a $3 million U.S. Forest Service grant. The intern will assist with program contract administration and compliance, monitor newly planted trees for health and maintenance needs, identify new planting sites, and provide community outreach and education. The position is posted until filled; hiring managers will review applications, schedule interviews, and hire candidates as they see fit.

Requirements

• Be enrolled as a full-time student at a college, university, or vocational technical school in forestry, arboriculture, natural resources management, horticulture, landscape design, or a closely related curriculum.
• 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 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed