State of South Dakota · 3 months ago
Intern - Native Prairie (Summer)
Watertown, SD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.83/hr - $18.83/hrThe State of South Dakota is seeking a Native Prairie Intern for the summer session to assist habitat staff with the management of native prairie. The role involves tasks such as native seed harvesting, invasive plant management, and learning habitat management principles through training opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Assist habitat staff with the management of native prairie
Native seed harvesting
Locating potential harvesting collection sites
Photo point monitoring
Prescribe fire
Invasive plant management
Grazing monitoring
Other jobs assigned
Attend some external and internal trainings
Take S130/190
Prescribe fire field day
Pack test
Complete the herbicide application testing
Assist with wildlife surveys
Bird banding
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Applicants with knowledge on plant identification and experience driving trucks and off-road vehicles are preferred but not required
Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions
Company
State of South Dakota
Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.
Founded in 1889
10001+ employees
Funding
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Pat Snow
Chief Technology Officer
Jason Simmons
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