The seasonal and permanent career opportunities listed below have been provided to us from the employers listed with the job descriptions. Please read the information carefully, and make note of the application procedures and deadlines. Inquires should be made directly to the employers as noted - either via email or telephone.
Current Openings
Permanent
Jackson County is seeking a motivated individual to fill a Naturalist position at the Hurstville Interpretive Center. This is a full-time position.
Salary: $19.71 per hour
Permanent, full-time position under general supervision of the Conservation Bd Director. Plan, develop, and present Environmental Education programs for 7 public schools, 2 parochial schools, youth, adult, and senior citizen groups. Helps market, design and develop printed materials. Helps with social media accounts, MyCountyParks.com website materials, and other website development. Schedules duties and activities with other full-time naturalist
Salary: $44,000-$49,000
The Dickinson County Conservation Board is looking to hire a permanent, part-time Roadside Technician. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for those looking to get their foot in the door in the conservation field. Gain experience in wildlife area management, integrated roadside vegetation management, trails maintenance, and facilities maintenance.
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00/hr. DOE 30 hours a week/partial vacation/sick
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Plans programs in Wayne County for schools and for the general public.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
December College Graduates are encouraged to apply.
Full time Naturalist position with Pocahontas County Conservation. Naturalist will plan, develop, coordinate and present environmental education programs for schools, youth and adult groups and the general public
Salary: $49,816 - $53,872 DOQ
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Taylor County Conservation is hiring for a full-time conservation technician.
Salary: Based on experience
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Seasonal
The natural resource aide will plant native vegetation, conduct prescribed burns, control brush and invasive species, mow, and apply herbicide. Other tasks include: harvesting prairie seed, using chainsaws, maintaining tools, equipment, and facilities, and performing general maintenance. The natural resource aide must maintain working relationships with the public and other employees.
Salary: $13.75/hour
Deadline: Open Until Filled
2 temporary (full-time) openings available for the 2024/2025 fall through spring season (Mid-October through Mid-April).
Salary: $15 - $16 per hour
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Work with the IRM department utilizing native vegetation along with appropriate techniques to produce a cost-effective, environmentally-sound management alternative for roadside weed and erosion control.
Salary: $18-22/hour
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Join the Ida County Conservation team to help your public parks continue looking great this summer! Start date is July 1st, with a very flexible work schedule. Work 16-24 hours per week, depending on the workload.
Salary: $15/hour
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Work with Benton County Conservation in a variety of locations, summer of 2024! Best gig around.
Salary: 12-14/hour
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Cass County Conservation Board is seeking an AmeriCorps Environmental Educator/Naturalist- Located in Lewis, IA. 1- 450 Hour AmeriCorps Member
You will gain great hands on and leadership experience with this position as you develop and present programs focused towards youth and the public for CCCB. Desire to engage with children and the public, excellent communication skills, computer literate, and public speaking is a must.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Mitchell County Conservation Board is accepting applications for seasonal conservation workers.
Salary: $13-$15
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Ringgold County Conservation is seeking a motivated applicant for a seasonal conservation technician position.
Salary: $14-17.50/ hour
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Assist with all aspects of development and maintenance of county wildlife areas, parks, trails and campgrounds. Including routine area and facility maintenance (mowing, trash removal, restroom cleaning), ecological management of a variety of habitats, tree/shrub removal and planting, and minor construction projects
Salary: $15-$18 per hour DOE
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Great conservation experience while having fun outdoors! This position is great for anyone wanting/thinking about going into the conservation field.
Salary: $11.00
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Calhoun County Conservation is seeking a Campground Host for the 2024 season at Featherstone Memorial Park. A free lake side camping spot is given as well as a monthly stipend and a possible bonus at the end of the camping season.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Montgomery County Conservation is hiring a seasonal aide to help maintain parks and assist management practices in our wildlife areas. Our seasonal aide duties include campground maintenance, mowing & trail grooming, invasive removal, assisting with prescribed burns, assisting with education programs as needed, and more.
Salary: Experience-based
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Polk County Conservation is developing a list of interested persons you would want to be a Campground Host in one of our excellent parks in Polk County. If you would like to be considered for the upcoming camping seasons, please apply.
Salary: $20-$30 Daily, Free Camping Site
Deadline: Open Until Filled
