Intern - Naturalist (Summer)

Organization

Custer State Park

Job Posted

December 20, 2024

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Remote

No

Website

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Contact Name

Aaron Douglass

Contact Email

aaron.douglass@state.sd.us

Contact Phone

605-394-2693

Deadline to Apply

Location

13378, US-16A
Custer, SD
United States
Lead interpretive and skills based programs in South Dakota's crown jewel, Custer State Park. CSP boasts 71,000 acres, 1,400 Bison, 7 campgrounds, 4 lakes and 3 scenic drives. All within the stunning Black Hills in Western South Dakota. Housing can be provided.

Summary

Intern teaches interactive interpretive and environmental education programs to various age-groups from preschool through adult, so they must be comfortable speaking with large groups of people. Intern will receive guidance in developing and evaluating programs for presentation. Intern is also responsible for completing assigned individual projects that contributes to the overall interpretive program within Custer State Park and will provide progress and completion by the end of the season. Additional duties include roving interpretation, developing programs for year-round use for community and onsite programs, checking, and restocking supplies, interacting with visitors as host at the visitor centers, and assisting in maintaining, opening, closing, and daily operations of the buildings, vehicles, and artifacts utilized for programs and exhibits. A basic understanding and knowledge of natural history is beneficial but not required. 

Compensation Information

$18.60/hr