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Ascend Intern - CommuniTree Assistance

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Position will be posted until filled. Hiring managers will actively review applications, scheduling interviews, and hiring candidates as they see fit.
Salary: $18.48/hour

Open until filled

  • Work directly with a $3 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service that the City of Sioux Falls received.
  • Assist with program contract administration and compliance.
  • Monitor newly planted trees for health and maintenance needs.
  • Identify new planting sites for ongoing program support.
  • Provide community outreach and education in support of the CommuniTree Assistance Program.
  • Learn more about the CommuniTree Assistance Program here.
  • This is a 2026 summer internship.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Students enrolled in a forestry, arboriculture, natural resources management, horticulture, landscape design, or closely related curriculum, as a full-time student at a college, university, or vocational technical school.
  • Ability to identify various tree species.
  • Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to work a 40-hour flexible schedule that includes potential for nights, weekends, and holidays.
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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.