- Salary
- $18+/hr
- Location
- City of Sioux Falls, SD, SD
- Type
- Internship
- Seniority
- Internship
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
- 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 2027 summer internship.
- 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.