Park/Natural Resource Management Intern (Seasonal)

The Hardin County Conservation Board consists of 63 areas, totaling over 4,000 acres of timber, prairie, wetlands, parks, and campgrounds all surrounding the beautiful Iowa River. We are looking for an outgoing, and motivated individual that is interested in gaining experience in many different aspects of interpretive park management. 

Description:  This seasonal position works out of Calkins Nature Area will run from mid-May to mid-August and has on-site housing available. The successful candidate will gain experience in native ecosystem management, maintenance and daily operations of the interpretive park, equipment operation and maintenance, captive wildlife care, natural history interpretation and environmental education. This position will work a Sunday through Thursday schedule.  

Duties:  

• Assist staff in natural resource management, invasive species removal, timber stand improvement, and tallgrass prairie management.
• Operate and maintain equipment, trucks, trailers, ATV, chainsaws, hand tools, etc.
• Daily feedings and maintenance of our live animal display (over 25 species).
• Assist with our nature day camps.
• Assist with construction projects, grounds and building maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to improve current outdoor recreational opportunities within the county.
• Must be available to work occasional night and weekend hours
• Other duties as assigned