Clay County-Naturalist Seasonal Internship
Back to Job List| Posted | 01/05/2026 |
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| County | Clay |
| Location | Spencer, Iowa |
| Salary | $14.50/hour per hour with no benefits. |
| Deadline | 03/02/2026 |
Description
The Clay County Conservation Board is now accepting applications for seasonal naturalist Intern position. This seasonal employee will be working approximately 14 – 18 weeks at 36 – 40 hours/week during the summer months (May – August). Some weekend work may be required throughout the course of the seasonal employment term. Naturalist Intern is required to be highly motivated individual who is willing to follow detailed directions from full-time Environmental Education Coordinator and perform high-quality work until objective completion. The seasonal Naturalist Intern position will be compensated at $14.50/hour per hour.
The application deadline is March 2nd, 2026, Job applications are available at: www.claycountyparks.com Please send completed application, cover letter, and resume to: Environmental Education Coordinator Bri Blom Clay County Conservation Board Email: bblom@claycounty.iowa.gov Mail: 420 10th Ave SE Spencer, IA 51301
Assist with and provide public and school programming on natural resources, outdoor recreation and related topics. ·
Perform skilled and unskilled maintenance/management tasks associated with the operation of the Learning center. ·
Plan, assist, and lead summer day camps ·
Assist with publicity events and public information activities
Assist other staff with special projects at county managed areas.
Assist with routine trail (hard surfaced & natural surfaced) management & maintenance activities.
Assist with and lead local on-site & off-site field trips.
Draft resource related articles and press releases for local & social media.
Complete special projects as assigned by supervisory staff.
Qualifications
Possess a strong work ethic and a sincere interest in environmental education and working with youth.Plan, assist, and lead summer day camps. Assist with and provide public and school programming on natural resources, outdoor recreation and related t
To Apply
Please send completed application, cover letter, and resume to:
EE Coordinator Bri Blom
Clay County Conservation Board
Email: bblom@claycounty.iowa.gov
Mail: 420 10th Ave SE
Spencer, IA 51301
For additional information, please call (712)262-21
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