Summer Group Program Naturalist Intern

Job Description

Naturalist Interns will assist education staff with programming needs at The Outdoor Campus. The position will serve group and community programs, ranging from preschool to adult classes. Program topics include, but are not limited to, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and other outdoor skills, and South Dakota animals and plants. Interns assist with programs developed and scheduled by the program coordinators or volunteer instructors, develop future programs for the public, and work at the information desk to meet programming and customer service needs. Candidate must enjoy working with children and adults, and enjoy spending time outdoors. Training is provided.

Should have specific coursework in the following to be considered: Education, Outdoor Recreation, and/or Environmental Education, Speech, Communication, and/or Public Relations, and Biology is helpful.

Enthusiasm is a must!!

Job Requirements

*APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

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.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.