Summer Parks & Naturalist Internships

Posted	12/29/2023
County	Winneshiek
Location	Fort Atkinson ,Iowa
Deadline	02/23/2024

Description

POSITIONS INCLUDE

• Park Intern – maintenance of county areas and facilities, including mowing, trimming, cleaning, painting, etc., as well as assisting with natural resource management and naturalist programming.
• Naturalist Intern – environmental education, including planning, assisting with, and implementing environmental education programs and activities for summer camps, libraries, public programs, and at a county fair booth, as well as assisting with maintenance, resource management, trail counts and administrative work as assigned.

DETAILS

• Flexible start and end dates; 12-14 week position begins April/May and ends August/September.
• 40 hour work week (non-routine week including some weekends, evenings, and holidays).
• Housing is available for an additional 6-8 hours/week of mowing and park upkeep.
• Salary is $11.00-$14.00/hr, depending on qualifications. No benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be enrolled in or have a degree in one of the following fields: ecology, environmental studies, recreation, park management, biology, forestry, or other natural sciences. Must be 18 years old, have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., possess a valid Iowa driver’s license, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Certification in First Aid and CPR desired but not required. Applicant will undergo a background check.

DEADLINE

Applications must be postmarked by, delivered to the WCC office, or received via email by Friday, February 23, 2024.

TO APPLY

Send a completed application, resume, cover letter, and three references to the address listed at https://www.winneshiekwild.com/jobs.