Intern - Naturalist (Spring)

the South Dakota State Government•Rapid City, SD
•Onsite

About The Position

The Naturalist Intern develops and teaches outdoor-skills programs, including hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and other outdoor skills, under the supervision of an Outdoor Campus Education coordinator. The intern may create new programs and help recruit, retain, and reactivate people interested in outdoor recreation. Training is provided; prior outdoor and recreation-skills experience is preferred but not required. The intern also completes assigned tasks related to class preparation, coordination, program development, and general indoor and outdoor maintenance at the campus. This Spring internship runs from January through May. Spring interns are encouraged to work at least 20 hours per week and 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 at the time of application.
  • By the start of the internship, have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with outdoor activities and outdoor recreation skills; training is provided.
  • Superior organizational skills.
  • Junior or senior standing, South Dakota residency, or attendance at a South Dakota institution may receive preference.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and teach programs related to hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and other outdoor skills under the supervision of an Outdoor Campus Education coordinator.
  • Create new programs and help recruit, retain, and reactivate sportsmen and women to enjoy the outdoors.
  • Complete assigned tasks related to class preparation, coordination, and program development.
  • Perform general indoor and outdoor maintenance at the campus.
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