Conservation Seasonal Positions

The Linn County Conservation Department has temporary (full-time) openings available for the 2019 warm recreation season.

Positions are available in a variety of locations throughout the county. Applications must be completed online at www.linncounty.org/jobs (Current Openings). Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.  

Position duties vary and rates of pay range from $10.00 - $11.50 per hour.   Positions include: Park Attendant, Natural Resource Aide, Watercraft Concession Manager, Naturalist Intern.  

Examples of duties include:  

General park maintenance activities such as mowing, facility and area clean-up and painting; interaction with park visitors; maintenance of park facilities and minor equipment maintenance.  

Campground management; registering campers; some rule enforcement; interaction with park visitors; cleaning facilities; mowing; trail patrol and fee collection; opening and closing park facilities and other general park maintenance activities.   Coordination and management of canoe and paddleboat concession and canoe trip operation; maintenance of equipment, facilities and vehicles; and interaction with park visitors as a park information center.  

Summer Environmental Education in the Parks - Provide environmental education to campers in order to inform the public about natural resources and the environment.  This 15-20 hour/week position would be for Friday, Saturday and Sunday programs or a combination of days. Position will also assist Wickiup Hill staff with special events.   

Requirements: Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of hire. Driver’s license required for all positions with some positions requiring a commercial driver’s license which may be obtained post hire. Random drug tests during employment may be required.   Non-standard work week – weekends and holidays may be required.