Intern - Naturalist (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government • Sioux Falls, SD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Naturalist Interns will be leading and assisting education staff with outdoor skills programming such as hunting, fishing, and trapping, as well as nature-based programs. This position will serve group, home school and our popular Hunting 101 programs, ranging from youth to adult classes. Interns assist with programs developed and scheduled by the program coordinator. They will also assist in taking participants out hunting as part of our Hunting 101 program. Candidates must enjoy hunting, fishing, trapping, spending time outdoors, and working with people of all ages. This is a fun, fast-paced job that will give you valuable teaching experience in an informal setting. Training is provided.

Requirements

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
• Must enjoy hunting, fishing, trapping, spending time outdoors, and working with people of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a passion for the outdoors and experience in hunting, fishing and trapping will be given preference.
• Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior.
• Preference may be given to South Dakota residents.
• Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading and assisting education staff with outdoor skills programming such as hunting, fishing, and trapping.
• Leading and assisting with nature-based programs.
• Serving group, home school, and Hunting 101 programs for youth to adult classes.
• Assisting with programs developed and scheduled by the program coordinator.
• Assisting in taking participants out hunting as part of the Hunting 101 program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree