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:
- Navigate to Careers.
- On the Job Search page, enter the Job ID number in the Keywords search field and click Search.
- Click on the Job Title to view the job posting.
- 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
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