Intern - Park Management (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government•Custer, SD

3d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This internship will provide a candidate with essential on the job experience relating to the management of a state park or recreation area. The Park Management Intern at Custer State Park will assist with the operation of entrance stations, campgrounds, and grounds maintenance. This will include but not limited to money collection, permit auditing / balancing, staff supervision, providing direction, campground operations, maintenance activities and everyday integration with visitors answering questions. The intern will be given the opportunity to develop new skills in multiple different areas, lead seasonal employees, and utilize learned coursework/studies that relate to park management. The intern will serve as a crew leader in the absence of the park manager. On-site housing is available.

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 upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester.

Nice To Haves

College major of park management or outdoor education is preferred.
Experience working in a park or outdoor related setting is also preferred.
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

Assist with the operation of entrance stations, campgrounds, and grounds maintenance.
Money collection
Permit auditing / balancing
Staff supervision
Providing direction
Campground operations
Maintenance activities
Answering visitor questions
Serve as a crew leader in the absence of the park manager.