Intern - Naturalist (Summer)

Organization

Custer State Park

Job Posted

October 8, 2026

Job status

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Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Aaron Douglass

Contact Email

aaron.douglass@state.sd.us

Contact Phone

605-773-4518

Deadline to Apply

Location

13378, US-16A
Custer, SD
United States
71,000 acres, 9 campgrounds, 4 Lakes, 4 Visitor Centers, 3 Historic Sites and 1,400 Bison. Present public programs throughout Custer State Park. Interpretive and skills based programs (archery, fishing, climbing, and paddling). Training and guidance provided for creating your own programs. Housing Provided.

Summary

Intern teaches interactive interpretive and environmental education programs to various age-groups from preschool through adult. Must be comfortable speaking with large groups of people. Intern will receive guidance in developing and evaluating programs for public 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. 

Housing Provided. 

 

To apply: 
https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=537

Compensation Information

$18.83/hour