Internship - Knox County Park District - Full-time / Part-time

About the Department

The Knox County Park District is seeking qualified individuals to join their 2026 Summer Internship Program. This is a PAID internship opportunity beginning on or after May 11, 2026, and ending on or before August 14, 2026.

KCPD is willing to work with colleges or universities, so students may gain college internship credit.

Position Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Control invasive plant species within woodlands, prairies, and other park properties               
• Maintain hiking trails, multi-use trails, and water trails
• Assist Operation Managers with string trimming, weeding and mulching; kiosks, benches, picnic areas, and entrance signs for parks, river accesses, and multi-use trails, 
• Assist volunteers with monitoring and project opportunities  
• Develop and present at least one educational interpretive program during the internship   
• Assist with Knox County Park District programs and events, create a County Fair booth display with activities
• Write nature-related articles and take photos for e-newsletter, Facebook and Instagram                                                   
• Develop printed educational materials for kiosks
• Mark park property boundaries and assist with trail establishment     
• Monitor and conduct surveys of various nesting/roosting structures; eastern bluebird, barn owl, wood duck, bat

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications, Education &/or Experience:

• Must currently be enrolled as a college or university student in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, 

• Wildlife Management, Biology or any closely related field

• Experience in ecosystem management, wildlife management and interpretive programming preferred

• Strong desire to work outside in most weather conditions, occasional strenuous physical labor required

• Able to work independently or with a team

Other Qualifications

Internship Details:

• Position pays $15 per hour
• 35 hours or less per week; not to exceed a total of 420 hours for the duration of the internship
• Seasonal employment, beginning on or after May 11, 2026 and ending on or before August 14, 2026  
• Occasional early morning, evening, weekend days required 
• KCPD is willing to work with student attended college or university so student may gain college internship credit
• The most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

To Apply: Send a cover letter and a resume by 5 p.m. March 8, 2025, to:

Brandon Schroepfer
Natural Resources Manager & Naturalist
Knox County Park District
117 East High Street, Suite 253
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
OR email to: brandonschroepfer@co.knox.oh.us