Parks Science Intern

State of Montana•Glendive, MT

About The Position

THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL. Announcement: Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement. Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 15, 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. Special Information: Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association). A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation. Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply. This internship is for the Makoshika State Park. Specific Job Information: The Paleontology Technician intern will oversee the paleontology lab and collection area and will support the park’s paleontology education and outreach programs. The intern will gain experience in fossil identification, fossil preparation, collect inventory, rehousing fossils, and presenting paleontology education programs including leading the park’s weekly paleo experience tour. The park purchased a dust collection system to be used with an air scribe that the intern will use for fossil prep. The intern will also support the Museum of the Rockies staff when they arrive in Summer 2026 to prospect or excavate fossils. They will also help at the Buzzard Day Event with the Paleo hike and at Medicine Rocks State Park when Carter County hosts their annual dinosaur event. They will also assist our Cultural and Heritage Department as needed. The intern will also complete a final report of completed tasks and outcomes.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a college or university

Responsibilities

oversee the paleontology lab and collection area
support the park’s paleontology education and outreach programs
fossil identification
fossil preparation
collect inventory
rehousing fossils
presenting paleontology education programs including leading the park’s weekly paleo experience tour
support the Museum of the Rockies staff when they arrive in Summer 2026 to prospect or excavate fossils
help at the Buzzard Day Event with the Paleo hike and at Medicine Rocks State Park when Carter County hosts their annual dinosaur event
assist our Cultural and Heritage Department as needed
complete a final report of completed tasks and outcomes