Intern - Park Management (Summer)
About The Position
The Park Management Intern assists the park manager with campground operations and leads seasonal staff in routine duties, gaining on-the-job experience in park management. The park is located in Canistota, about 30 minutes from Sioux Falls and 10 minutes from I-90, and serves diverse recreation user groups. The role uses and develops customer service, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills. Duties include directing campground attendant and maintenance staff; cleaning bathrooms; enforcing park rules; serving customers; selling park entrance licenses; performing entry-level administrative tasks such as bill paying, budgeting, scheduling, and processing forms; and helping campers and park users resolve issues or complaints. The intern may also assist with mowing, string trimming, building maintenance, construction, repairs, and forestry. Other duties may be assigned. Much of the work is outdoors and may take place in adverse weather and temperature extremes. On-site housing may be available upon request. Night and weekend shifts are expected.
Requirements
- Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute when applying.
- Be a current student taking at least 6 credit hours in the upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester.
- Have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program by the start of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to applicants with junior or senior standing.
- Preference may be given to South Dakota residents.
- Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions.
Responsibilities
- Assist the park manager with campground operations.
- Lead seasonal staff in routine duties and give work direction to campground attendant and maintenance staff.
- Clean bathrooms and enforce park rules.
- Provide customer service, sell park entrance licenses, and assist campers and park users with issues or complaints.
- Perform entry-level administrative tasks, including bill paying, budgeting, scheduling, and processing forms.
- Assist with maintenance duties such as mowing, string trimming, building maintenance, construction, repairs, and forestry.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- On-site housing may be available upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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