NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
Parks - Intern
Elk River 55330-1692, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21.56/hr - $21.56/hrNEOGOV is seeking Parks Interns to support park maintenance and programming efforts for Sherburne County. The role involves performing maintenance activities, conducting natural resources management practices, and assisting with environmental education initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Maintains trails, parks, and kiosks - using manual labor and grounds maintenance equipment such as forestry chainsaws/brush-saws, loppers, pull behind blower, lawnmower, shovel and weed whip
Under supervision conducts natural resource management practices, which may include invasive species removal, spot herbicide treatments, hand pulling, seed collection and dispersal, habitat restoration activities, vegetative surveys, forest health management, and hazardous tree assessment
Performs manual labor associated with plant and tree installation, erosion control, watering, and weeding
Conducts native plant surveys and implements monitoring for the Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program
Participates in bio control efforts for purple loosestrife
Installs and monitors Story Stroll panels along trails
Assist with the development of environmental education tools such as birding lists and plant lists for parks
Assists with leading guided programming associated with birding, native plants, and native ecosystems
Regular and timely work attendance
Follows all safety procedures
Participates in safety training
Qualification
Required
Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
High school graduate or equivalent
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Ability to understand and follow applicable OSHA standards and departmental safety practices and procedures
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs., walk and stand for long periods, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions
Ability to perform demanding physical labor
Ability to operate a ½ ton truck and park maintenance equipment
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools
Ability to work as a member of a team or independently on assigned projects; complete assigned duties in a productive and efficient manner
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to complete a variety of tasks to meet the needs of the Parks Department
Ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude while working in adverse working conditions or completing strenuous tasks
Ability to offer creative solutions, and be capable of independent problem solving
Preferred
Experience in the use of grounds maintenance equipment
Natural resources interest, plant ID skills
Park & Rec interest
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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