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Parks and Trails Resource Intern

State of Minnesota • Shakopee, MN • 8h ago

Working Title: Parks and Trails Resource Intern

Job Class: Intern

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

Job ID : 90567

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Intern

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 01/02/2026

Closing Date : 02/02/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit : Parks and Trails

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Occasionally

Salary Range: $19.00 / hour

Classified Status : Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union : 223 - Non-Employee/Unrepresented

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides outdoor recreation activities and manages Minnesota's natural resources to create economic opportunity and a sustainable quality of life. We are driven to find talented, innovative employees to help us carry out this mission.

We are seeking to fill two (2) Parks & Trails Resource internships. One (1) internship will be located at Lake Vermillion - Soudan Underground Mine State Park. One (1) of the internships will be split between Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Father Hennepin State Park. After the posting close date, we will email applicants directly to request their preferred work location.

Park housing is available for rent at Lake Vermillion - Soudan Underground Mine State Park.

This position provides students with an introduction to the scope of park resource management and on-the-job training in resource management activities inside the park and the DNR. The student will learn about and help implement DNR and Park natural and cultural resource management philosophy, objectives, and practices.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

To learn from and assist park resource manager or park manager in implementing resource management tasks such as: bat acoustics, small mammal surveys, planting site preparation, invasive species removal, vegetation management around the historic district

Assist park interpretive staff in the incorporation of resource management plans and activities into public interpretive programs, informational signs, and other visitor education projects.

To assist park operations staff and learn about all aspects of park management and visitor services including maintenance, public contact, campground and picnic area management, gift sales, and other operations.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a student at an accredited educational institution; AND

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.

AND

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

Excellent human relation and communication skills sufficient to interact with park users and to represent the position and Division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.

Ability to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrolled in Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Geography, Outdoor Recreation, or related degree program.

Ability to adapt plans and projects appropriately to changing conditions on the project site.

Knowledge of landscaping and planting procedures for developing trail and water recreation facilities.

Knowledge of vegetation management.

Knowledge of bat acoustics.

Additional Requirements

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.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal History Check

Education Verification

Employment Reference / Records Check

License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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