Intern - Park Management (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government•Lake Preston, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Interns will be assigned a variety of duties that will help them gain knowledge and experience needed to work in South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Duties will include, but are not limited to; learning the Point of Sale system and being able to troubleshoot problems for other employees, customer service skills, basic building and grounds maintenance including operation of power tools, riding mowers and chainsaws, organizational and leadership skills, and educating visitors to park rules and enforce them as needed. Housing available on site if needed.

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 be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester.

Nice To Haves

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

Learn the Point of Sale system and troubleshoot problems for other employees.
Develop customer service skills.
Perform basic building and grounds maintenance, including operating power tools, riding mowers, and chainsaws.
Develop organizational and leadership skills.
Educate visitors on park rules and enforce them as needed.