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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · 10 hours ago

State Park Counter Installation Intern

St Paul, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire up to two full-time State Park Counter Installation Interns in St. Paul, Minnesota. The role involves supporting the expansion of the state park visitor counting program through the installation of vehicle counters at various state parks across Minnesota, providing students with an educational experience and on-the-job training.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Installation of state park vehicle counters at various state parks across Minnesota, including travel to state parks across Minnesota, site location identification and prep, traffic control, operation of installation equipment including a walk-behind concrete saw, rock drill, leaf blowers and other hand tools, installation and testing of counter hardware, and site clean-up

Coordinating with Gopher One for utility flagging at counter sites

Communicating with park staff to confirm installation plans

Validating vehicle counter data through manual observation

Inventorying supplies and equipment to ensure smooth and successful installations

Document archiving

Qualification

Installation skillsEquipment operationNatural Resources ManagementFirst AidCPRCustomer servicePhysical fitnessCommunication skillsTeamworkIndependent work

Required

You must be a student at an accredited educational institution

Your advisor must certify that you will either receive academic credit or fulfill an academic requirement. The signature of a sponsoring academic instructor is required prior to beginning an internship

Ability to follow directions and work well independently and as part of a team

Communications skills to respond orally and in writing to a wide range of technical questions

Ability to safely operate and transport a walk-behind concrete saw, rock drill, leaf blower, small hand tools, and other equipment and tools

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred

Enrolled in Natural Resources Management, Urban Planning, Recreation Studies or related degree program

First Aid and CPR training

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Company

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) works with citizens to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life.

Founded in 1971