Stewardship and Events Intern

Overview
The Stewardship and Events Intern will provide support for FBSR’s water testing efforts by collecting water samples, maintaining testing equipment, updating and managing testing results, and helping to analyze and distribute data. Additionally, they will help to plan and execute events, create education materials, and assist with on-the-ground projects as needed. The position will work closely with the Outreach Manager and Executive Director. Training is provided.

Hours and Schedule
Limited-term, full-time, non-exempt position; generally, Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, some Saturdays and evenings may be required for special events

Timeframe
May through August with potential for extension based off need and funding

Location
FBSR Office in Sioux Falls; Hybrid Work Potential

Responsibilities

Water Testing

• Collect water samples 
• Maintain testing equipment
• Manage, analyze, and distribute testing results

Events and Education

• Help plan, coordinate, and execute events
• Develop new education materials

Additional Projects

• Help monitor and manage conservation easements projects
• Help monitor and manage floating island project
• Help implement digital marketing strategy
• Help update and maintain website
• Support fundraising initiatives
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A passion for conservation and water quality
• Willingness to drive 100 miles in one day
• Willingness to work in the field and around water
• Working knowledge of data collection
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people of all ages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Canva
• Access to personal vehicle for water testing is required

Friends of the Big Sioux River seeks applicants who have recently completed their bachelor’s degree or who are current part-time or full-time students at a college, university, or technical institute. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they apply and have a valid driver’s license. The applicant must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Application Process
To complete the application process, please submit the following application materials to Travis Entenman, Executive Director, at director@friendsofthebigsiouxriver.org. Applications are due Friday, March 14, 2025.

• Resume (no more than two pages)
• A one-page cover letter
• Two academic and/or professional letters of reference

Friends of the Big Sioux River is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Friends of the Big Sioux River makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.