The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking college students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships.
"DNR summer interns receive valuable training, develop key skills and contribute in important ways to the department’s mission of working with Minnesotans to conserve and manage natural resources, provide outdoor recreational opportunities and provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life," a news release stated.
The DNR has 200 internship opportunities throughout the state, including in fisheries, forestry, park operations, watercraft inspections, communications and more.
Interns work 20 to 40 hours per week and earn $19 per hour.
To review and apply for internship opportunities, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the state's careers website:
- Select “Search for jobs” from the toolbar.
- In the "External Applicants" box, select “Search for jobs now” and select “View all jobs.”
- Filter by “Natural Resources Dept” in the "Agency" category and “Student Worker and Internships” in the "Job Family" category.
Applications are due Monday, Feb. 2.
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