PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES- FIND YOUR PATH
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), one of Minnesota’s largest state agencies,
offers a broad range of paid internships for college students. Internships are available at locations
across the state. As an intern you’ll work with dedicated professionals to create a healthy, sustainable,
livable Minnesota for generations to come.
We are currently seeking up to 200 interns in the following areas:
 Accounting
 Automotive Technician
 Aquatic Invasive Species
 Aquatic Plants
 Douglas Lodge
 Engineering
 Facilities Management
 Fish Habitat in Streams
 Fisheries Education
 Forestry Management
 Human Resources/
Diversity
 Interpretive Naturalist
 Lake Habitat Restoration
 Land Survey
 MinnAqua
 Mississippi River Fish
 Mississippi River Vegetation
 Mussel Survey and
Monitoring Diver
 Natural Resource
Management
 Naturalist Corps
 Outreach and Information
 Park Operations
 Park Security
 Watercraft Inspector
 Waterfowl Banding
 Wildlife Management
Opportunities will be available to apply online
from January 2 – 31, 2019.
TO APPLY:
1. Log onto the Minnesota Careers
website at www.mn.gov/careers
2. Enter “intern” in the Keywords field
on the Job Search Page
3. Select “Natural Resources Dept” in
the “Agency” column on the left
side of the page
4. Choose the internship(s) you’re
interested in
5. Click the apply button to
submit your application
FIND YOUR PATHFIND IT IN NATURE!
www.mn.gov/careers

2019 DNR internship opportunities are being organized through coordinated announcements. Below is the list of current internship job postings. Please check the website frequently for the most up to date listings of our current positions.

We encourage you to spread the word to anyone who may be interested in internship opportunities with the DNR. Attached is the 2019 DNR Internship Flyer for recruitment purposes.

If you would like more information on a position or are interested in applying, log in to Self Service at www.state.mn.us\employee, then:

  1. Navigate to Careers.
  2. On the Job Search page, enter the Job ID number in the Keywords search field and click Search.
  3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting.
  4. If interested, click Apply.

For assistance or questions, contact the Job Information Line at 651.259.3637 or email [email protected].

Job ID: 26506

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Mussel Survey and Monitoring Diver Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Ecological and Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Lake City

Anticipated Start Date: May 2019

Anticipated End Date: May 2020

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 28816

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Stream Habitat Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Ecological and Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Fergus Falls

Anticipated Start Date: May 2019

Anticipated End Date: August 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 26509

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Stream Habitat Fish Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Ecological and Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: St. Paul

Anticipated Start Date: May 2019

Anticipated End Date: September 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 26510

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Aquatic Invasive Species Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Ecological and Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Brainerd, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, Hutchinson, Park Rapids, Sauk Rapids, and Waterville

Anticipated Start Date: May 2019

Anticipated End Date: August 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 26613

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Aquatic Plant Survey Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Ecological and Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: Yes, will require overnight travel

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Brainerd, Bemidji and Sauk Rapids

Anticipated Start Date: May 2019

Anticipated End Date: August 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 26614

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Waterfowl Banding Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Fish and Wildlife

Work Shift/Work Hours: Variable, some nighttime work required

Days of Work: Monday – Friday, some weekends required

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Bemidji

Anticipated Start Date: June 2019

Anticipated End Date: August 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 27361

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Mississippi River Fish Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Ecological and Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Lake City

Anticipated Start Date: June 2019

Anticipated End Date: November 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 27368

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Mississippi River Vegetation Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Ecological and Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Thursday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Lake City

Anticipated Start Date: June 2019

Anticipated End Date: August 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 28953

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Wildlife Management Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Fish and Wildlife

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Various

Anticipated Start Date: June 2019

Anticipated End Date: August 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 28979

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Wildlife GIS Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Fish and Wildlife

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Brainerd

Anticipated Start Date: June 2019

Anticipated End Date: August 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 27370

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Watercraft Inspector Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Ecological and Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Varies

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Various

Anticipated Start Date: May 2019

Anticipated End Date: September 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 26403

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Fisheries Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Fish and Wildlife

Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies

Days of Work: Varies

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Various

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 28991

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Outreach and Information Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Operations Services Division

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: New Ulm

Anticipated Start Date: May 2019

Anticipated End Date: September 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 29139

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Accounting Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Operations Services Division

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Varies

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: St. Paul

Anticipated Start Date: June 2019

Anticipated End Date: August 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 29020

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Automotive Technician Intern

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Operations Services Division

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Saint Paul

Anticipated Start Date: May 2019

Anticipated End Date: August 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 28950

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Facilities Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Operations Services Division

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Saint Paul

Anticipated Start Date: June 2019

Anticipated End Date: September 2019

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 29101

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Human Resources Intern

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  01/02/2019

Closing Date:  01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit:  Operations Services Division

Work Shift/Work Hours:   Day Shift

Days of Work:  Monday – Friday

Travel Required:  No

Salary Range: $15.00/hourly

Classified Status:  Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union:  223 – Non-Employee

Work Location:  St. Paul

Anticipated Start Date:  May 2019

Anticipated End Date:  August 2019

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

 

Job ID: 26446

Job Class:  Intern

Working Title:  Forestry Intern

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted:  01/02/2019
Closing Date:  02/08/2019
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit:  Forestry
Work Shift/Work Hours:  Day Shift
Days of Work:  Monday – Friday
Travel Required:  Yes
Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly
Classified Status:  Non-Status
Bargaining Unit/Union:  223 – Non-Employee
Work Location:  Various
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job ID: 28742

Job Class:  Intern

Working Title:  Land Survey Intern

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  01/02/2019

Closing Date:  01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit:  Lands and Minerals

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required:  Yes

Salary Range: $15.00 / Hourly

Classified Status:  Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union:  Non-Employee – 223

Work Location:  Brainerd and St Paul

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job ID: 26416

Job Class:  Intern

Working Title:  Naturalist Corps

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  01/02/2019

Closing Date:  01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit:  Parks and Trails

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Varies

Days of Work: Varies

Travel Required:  No

Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

Classified Status:  Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union:  223 – Non-Employee

Work Location:  Various

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job ID: 26418

Job Class:  Intern

Working Title:  MinnAqua Intern

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted:  01/02/2019
Closing Date:  01/31/2019
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit:  Parks and Trails / Region 3 / Fort Snelling State Park
Work Shift/Work Hours:  Varies
Days of Work:  Varies
Travel Required:  No
Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly
Classified Status:  Non-Status
Bargaining Unit/Union:  223 – Non-Employee
Work Location:  St. Paul, MN
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job ID: 26419

Job Class:  Intern

Working Title:  Park Operations Intern

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  01/02/2019

Closing Date:  01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit:  Parks and Trails

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Varies

Days of Work:  Varies

Travel Required:  No

Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

Classified Status:  Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union:  223 – Non-Employee

Work Location:  Various

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job ID: 26436

Job Class:  Intern

Working Title:  Park Security Intern

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted:  01/02/2019
Closing Date:  01/31/2019
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit:  Parks and Trails
Work Shift/Work Hours:  Varies
Days of Work:  Varies
Travel Required:  No
Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly
Classified Status:  Non-Status
Bargaining Unit/Union:  223 – Non-Employee
Work Location:  Various
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job ID: 26439

Job Class:  Intern

Working Title:  Douglas Lodge Intern

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  01/02/2019

Closing Date:  01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit:  Parks and Trails / Region 1 / Itasca State Park

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Rotating

Days of Work:  Varies

Travel Required:  No

Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

Classified Status:  Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union:  223 – Non-Employee

Work Location:  Park Rapids, MN

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job ID: 26440

Job Class:  Intern

Working Title:  Resource Management Intern

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  01/02/2019

Closing Date:  01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit:  Parks and Trails / Region 2 / Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Day Shift

Days of Work:  Monday – Friday

Travel Required:  No

Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

Classified Status:  Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union:  223 – Non-Employee

Work Location:  Soudan, MN

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job ID: 26442

Job Class:  Intern

Working Title:  River Crew Intern

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  01/02/2019

Closing Date:  01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit:  Parks and Trails / Region 2 / Area 2A

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Day Shift

Days of Work:  Tuesday – Friday

Travel Required:  No

Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

Classified Status:  Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union:  223 – Non-Employee

Work Location:  Grand Rapids, MN

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job ID: 28576

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Collections Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Parks and Trails / Region 1 / Itasca State Park

Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies

Days of Work: Varies

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Park Rapids, MN

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 28556

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: Parks and Trails Research and Operations Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2019

Closing Date: 01/31/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Parks and Trails

Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies

Days of Work: Varies

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: Various

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

Job ID: 28585

Job Class: Intern

Working Title: State Trail Research Intern

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/02/2018

Closing Date: 01/31/2018

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit: Parks and Trails / Central Office

Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies

Days of Work: Varies

Travel Required: Yes, up to 25% of workdays will require travel.

Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 223 – Non-Employee

Work Location: St. Paul, MN

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No