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City of Sioux Falls · 1 week ago

Ascend Intern - Urban Forestry

Sioux Falls, SD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18.48/hr - $18.48/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

City of Sioux Falls is seeking an intern for urban forestry activities. The position involves assisting with urban forest management, education on tree care, and collaboration with contractors on tree planting and removal.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist with urban forest management activities, such as inventory updates, marking trees for removal, coordinating with homeowners, and performing site inspections

Assist with education and outreach pertaining to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), tree planting, maintenance, and benefits

Work closely with City of Sioux Falls contractors removing and planting trees to monitor progress and inspect work for quality assurance

Assist with the City of Sioux Falls planting permit program performing initial site inspections, re-inspecting planted sites, and updating the tree inventory

Review the city’s forestry website to provide opportunities for increased communication efficiencies and avenues

Provide assistance with forest management planning and program development

This is a 2026 summer internship

Qualification

Tree species identificationUrban forest managementForest management planningTeam collaborationVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Students enrolled in a forestry, arboriculture, natural resources management, horticulture, landscape design, or closely related curriculum, as a full-time student at a college, university, or vocational technical school

Ability to identify various tree species

Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to work a 40-hour flexible schedule that includes potential for nights, weekends, and holidays