Intern - Park Management (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government•Madison, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Manager Intern works at Lake Herman State Park in Madison, South Dakota, during the summer session from May through August. The intern schedules, directs, and works with volunteers and full-time and seasonal staff in operating a state park or recreation area and other assigned areas. Work includes public relations, permit sales, fee collection, point-of-sale and reservation systems, data collection for monthly reports, support for naturalist programming and historical interpretation, landscaping, equipment and facility maintenance, sanitation, and administrative duties. The intern must select and complete a summer project intended to improve efficiency in one area of park operations. Weekend work is required. Housing is available.

Requirements

Must be a current part-time or full-time student taking at least 6 credit hours in the upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester.
Must be enrolled at a college, university, or technical institute when applying.
By the start of the internship, must have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program.
Must be available to work weekends.

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

Schedule, direct, and work with volunteers and full-time and seasonal staff in park operations.
Handle public relations, permit sales, fee collection, point-of-sale and reservation systems, and data collection for end-of-month reports.
Direct and assist park naturalists with programming, historical research, and implementing historical information for interpretive and educational purposes.
Assist with landscaping projects and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Perform facility sanitation and administrative duties.
Choose and complete a summer project that promotes efficiency in an area of park operations.