Ascend Internship - Urban Forestry

Assist with urban forest management activities, such as inventory updates, marking trees for removal, coordinating with homeowners, and performing site inspections.

Assist with education and outreach pertaining to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), tree planting, maintenance, and benefits.

Work closely with City of Sioux Falls contractors removing and planting trees to monitor progress and inspect work for quality assurance.

Assist with the City of Sioux Falls planting permit program performing initial site inspections, re-inspecting planted sites, and updating the tree inventory.

Review the city’s forestry website to provide opportunities for increased communication efficiencies and avenues.

Provide assistance with forest management planning and program development.

This is a 2027 summer internship.

Students enrolled in a forestry, arboriculture, natural resources management, horticulture, landscape design, or closely related curriculum, as a full-time student at a college, university, or vocational technical school.

Ability to identify various tree species.

Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to work a 40-hour flexible schedule that includes potential for nights, weekends, and holidays.