Intern - Naturalist (Summer)
About The Position
The Naturalist Intern works at Palisades State Park in Garretson, South Dakota, during the summer session from May through August. The intern’s primary role is to coordinate, create, and present environmental education programs for school groups and members of the public of all ages within District 7. Programs may cover mammals, birds, geology, conservation, and other topics. The intern also contributes to program advertising, helps coordinate special events, and operates the point-of-sale system. Training will be provided for program presentations. Housing may be available. Applicants must be current part-time or full-time students meeting the stated enrollment requirements. The applicant should be majoring in outdoor resources, education, or a closely related field. Preference may be given to junior or senior students, South Dakota residents, and students attending South Dakota institutions. Positions may be filled before the closing date.
Requirements
- Be a current part-time or full-time student with a minimum of 6 credit hours in the upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester.
- Be enrolled at a college, university, or technical institute when applying.
- By the start of the internship, have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program.
- Major in outdoor resources, education, or a closely related field.
Nice To Haves
- Past experience presenting programs is helpful; training will be provided.
- Customer service experience can be helpful but is not required.
- Preference may be given to applicants with junior or senior standing, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, create, and present environmental education programs for school groups and the general public of all ages within District 7.
- Develop park program advertising, including posters, social media content, and public service announcements.
- Help coordinate special events.
- Operate the point-of-sale system.
Benefits
- Housing may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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