Intern - Fishing/Aquatic Naturalist (Spring)

the South Dakota State Government • Rapid City, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fishing/Aquatic Naturalist Intern develops and teaches programs related to fishing and aquatic education. Under the supervision of a campus programming coordinator, the intern also develops and leads programs related to archery, hunting, and outdoor skills. The intern may create new programs that help recruit, retain, and reactivate sportsmen and women. Training in fishing is provided; prior fishing experience is preferred but not required.

The intern completes assigned tasks related to class preparation, coordination, program development, and general indoor and outdoor campus maintenance. The spring internship runs from January through May. Spring and fall interns are encouraged to work 20 or more hours per week and may work up to 40 hours as schedules allow.

Requirements

• Be a current part-time or full-time student taking at least 6 credit hours in the upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester.
• Be enrolled at a college, university, or technical institute when applying.
• Have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program by the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Fishing experience; training is provided.
• Experience in the outdoors.
• Superior organization skills.
• Applicants with junior or senior standing, South Dakota residents, and students attending South Dakota institutions may receive preference.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach fishing and aquatic education programs.
• Develop and lead programs related to archery, hunting, and outdoor skills under the supervision of a campus programming coordinator.
• Create new programs with opportunities to help recruit, retain, and reactivate sportsmen and women.
• Complete assigned class preparation, coordination, and program development tasks.
• Perform general indoor and outdoor campus maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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