Seasonal Intern

Seasonal Intern

Worth County Conservation Board

Description: Job will be helping to manage and maintain all wildlife areas and parks in the county.   Will also help plant wildlife habitat on private lands as needed.  Will assist other employees with equipment maintenance and construction work or perform other tasks as assigned by the Director, Maintenance Supervisor, or Park and Wildlife Technician of the conservation board.  May also help the Naturalist with programming when needed.  The workweek is non-typical, but generally 40 hours per week, occasionally up to 60 to 70 hours per week as needed.

Qualifications: Applicant should have some shop skills and be able to use a variety of hand tools and power equipment. Field experience is helpful but not required.

Requirements: Self-motivator with the ability to effectively apply knowledge and common sense to solve problems and /or achieve work objectives.  Ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and operate power/hand tools; ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes, and loud noises; physically able to use required personnel protective equipment (PPE); ability to routinely lift 75 lbs.; to follow written and oral instructions; possess a valid Iowa driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Wages:  The position pays $12.00/hour, and will run from April through September.

Starting date:  No later than April , 2015

To apply: Must submit a resume to the Worth County Conservation Board, 503 1^st Ave N, Northwood, IA  50459 or e-mail to wccb@worthcounty.org .  To request more information, call (641)324-1524 or e-mail wccb@worthcounty.org.

Deadline:  Open until filled