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NEOGOV · 10 hours ago

Natural Resources Intern

Dunn County is a community of dedicated professionals committed to serving residents. They are seeking a Natural Resources Intern to assist with various natural resource-related activities, working closely with conservation agencies and local nonprofit organizations.

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Responsibilities

The student intern will work closely with County, State, and Federal conservation agencies and local nonprofit organizations in assisting with a wide range of natural resource related activities
The activities the intern may be involved with include, but are not limited to: stream monitoring, groundwater monitoring, invasive species control, environmental education events, and various other activities with partner agencies and groups
There may be opportunities to shadow or assist Dunn County Land and Water Conservation Division Conservation Planners and Natural Resource Conservation Planners, on more complex projects including farm inspections or preparation and installation of engineered conservation practices
Other opportunities with Landmark Conservancy and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource staff are also likely
A time commitment to assisting partners will be developed upon hire
A final report summarizing major accomplishments will be required and presented to the Alliance of Dunn County Conservation and Sports Clubs along with Planning, Resources, and Development Committee of Dunn County

Qualification

Natural resource conservationGISGPSMicrosoft OfficeIndependenceOutdoor workRugged terrainPlant identificationAnimal identificationSoil conservationWildlife ecologyCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Must have at least two years of post-secondary education and pursuing a degree in a field such as agricultural sciences, soil sciences, water resources, natural resource conservation, land use planning, biology or a related field and enrolled at a post secondary institution for the fall 2025 semester
Valid drivers license
Proficient with typical office programs such as Microsoft Office
Physically able to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Ability to effectively communicate with people ranging from youth to adult age
Ability to work some evening and weekend hours
Comfortable outdoors alone, at times in remote locations and/or without cell phone service

Preferred

Ability to interpret and use aerial photos, plat books, soil maps and topographic maps
Basic understanding of GIS and GPS
Basic knowledge of soil and water conservation, wildlife ecology, agriculture
Basic animal and plant identification

Benefits

$8,320 scholarship (max 520 hours @ $16.00/hr, 40 hours/ week)
The scholarship will be paid in three installments.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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