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Permanent Jobs
Polk County - Sleepy Hollow Recreational Attendant - Pleasant Hill, IA
Posted 12/24/2025
Polk County Conservation is hiring Recreational Attendants to support year-round Snowflex snow-sports operations at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park. As we prepare to reopen the newly enhanced facilities, this is a unique opportunity to join the team bringing year-round snow sports to the Des Moines Metro area with state-of-the-art Snowflex technology.
Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly Deadline: 02/15/2026
Polk County - CONSERVATION LABORER - PARKS Part-Time - GRANGER , IA
Posted 12/24/2025
Perminate Part Position less than 29 hours a week with a flexible schedule.
Salary: $17-$18/hour Deadline: 02/01/2026
Polk County - EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM LEAD ASSISTANT - Granger, IA
Posted 11/21/2025
Jester Park Equestrian Center is seeking a qualified Equine Program Assistant Lead with carriage driving experience to support and guide equine programs, assist in leading staff and volunteers, and uphold high standards of horse care, safety, and public service. Under general supervision, provides instruction on safe riding practices and techniques, horsemanship, and the proper care and treatment of horses to the public during programming. Schedules use, maintains records related to wellness
Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly Deadline: 01/04/2026
Sioux County - Sioux CCB/IA DNR Cooperative Habitat Technician - Hawarden, IA
Posted 03/17/2025
Come work in Sioux county In a Cooperative habitat Technician positions between the state of Iowa and Sioux County Conservation Board.
Salary: $42,500 with annual performance raises. Deadline: Open Until Filled
Seasonal Jobs
Cerro Gordo County - Seasonal Conservation Technician - Mason City, IA
Posted 12/30/2025
Interested in pursuing a career in Conservation, or just love working outdoors? CGCC is hiring a Seasonal Conservation Technician to assist with the management of nearly 4,000 acres of parks, wildlife areas, and trails. Come be a part of some exciting projects this Summer, while helping to preserve and enhance our natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities!
Salary: $17.00/hour with no benefits Deadline: 01/23/2026
Warren County - Summer Naturalists - 2026 - Indianola, IA
Posted 12/30/2025
Warren County Conservation is hiring two summer naturalists to work with the Environmental Education team. The summer naturalist will assist with summer day camps, outdoor recreation, and other summer environmental education programming.
Salary: $15/hr Deadline: 03/20/2026
Cerro Gordo County - Naturalist Intern - Mason City, IA
Posted 12/30/2025
Come help make an impact by facilitating and creating ways to help others connect with and see the beauty of our Iowa. This is a flexible 3–6-month position that gets you both outside and inside, growing and teaching appreciation of nature. Here you can share your passion and inspire care and conservation for our world.
Salary: $17.00/hour with no benefits Deadline: 01/23/2026
Warren County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Indianola, IA
Posted 12/30/2025
Come join an amazing team that helps manage 2,700 acres; including biking and hiking trails, natural resource areas, camp grounds, and a nature center. This position is under the general supervision of the Park Superintendent. Primary duties include mowing, landscaping, and general maintenance of all Conservation Board areas.
Salary: $15/hr Deadline: 03/20/2026
Sioux County - Registration Booth Attendant - Hawarden, IA
Posted 12/29/2025
Registration Booth Attendant will operate at either the Big Sioux Rec. Area and Sandy Hollow Rec. Area, primarily responsible for: registering vehicles, selling firewood and snacks, watercraft rentals, sanitation of assigned area.
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Sioux County - Seasonal Park Technician - Hawarden, IA
Posted 12/29/2025
Spend the summer assisting in all aspects of developing and maintaining Sioux County parks. Seasonal positions available mid-May to August.
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Sioux County - Summer Naturalist Intern - Hawarden, IA
Posted 12/29/2025
The naturalist intern will assist the Interpretive Naturalist with planning and conducting nature interpretation, outdoor recreation and environmental education program activities for a wide range of audiences in Sioux County during the summer season.
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Polk County - BEACH, CONSESSIONS, & RENTAL FACILITY ATTENDANT - Des Moines, IA, IA
Posted 12/24/2025
Under the supervision of the Program and Outreach Coordinator, the Recreation Attendant is responsible for maintaining operations, collecting rental fees from the general public, and directly assisting park users of all abilities with and using standard and adaptive outdoor recreation equipment at the Athene North Shore Recreation Area. The Attendant also maintains security in County buildings and monitors the use of County facilities during evenings, weekends, or holidays while providing except
Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly Deadline: 04/12/2026
Polk County - Content and Social Media Intern - Des Moines, IA
Posted 12/24/2025
POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION is looking for a passionate social media and content intern who can support the efforts of multiple units within our department. The content and social media intern will be responsible for researching, developing, and authoring quality content for social, digital, and print channels to promote various projects and events undertaken by Polk County Conservation. From designing social media campaigns to crafting blog series and web stories, the Community Outreach Office of
Salary: $16.00 per hour Deadline: 01/11/2026
Polk County - Natural Resources Intern - Maxwell, IA, IA
Posted 12/24/2025
Under direct supervision of a specified Unit Manager, assists in performing duties as assigned in accordance with the student’s educational program and the needs of the unit to which the student is assigned and to perform related duties as assigned. Assists in varied assignments such as technical/professional work, research, analysis, and other duties as assigned. Intern hours will be 4 x 10 hr. days a week, Tuesday to Friday, for 12 weeks. The tentative Start date will be May 19th. Hortic
Salary: $16.00 per hour Deadline: 01/18/2026
Polk County - Seasonal Grounds & Snowflex Operations Laborer - Des Moines, IA, IA
Posted 12/24/2025
Sleepy Hollow is now accepting Seasonal Grounds & Snowflex Operations Laborer applications for the Spring and Summer 2026 Season. The position will start employment in March of 2026.
Salary: 17.00 Deadline: 03/15/2026
Polk County - Park Operations and Recreation Intern - Des Mones, IA, IA
Posted 12/24/2025
Are you entering the fields of occupational therapy, recreational therapy, special education, or related fields? Do you want to be part of an exciting reopening of a fully accessible ADA park in the Des Moines metro? Then this internship may be for you. Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake is reopening as a fully accessible ADA park. Come work with the programming team to offer accessible activities to all populations of Polk County
Salary: $16.00 per hour Deadline: 04/12/2026
Polk County - CONSERVATION LABOER - PARKS Seasonal - Des Moines, IA, IA
Posted 12/24/2025
Under supervision of the lead staff, Manager, or their designee, assists full-time staff in the seasonal maintenance of county conservation board lands, facilities, and equipment. Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, custodial, and laborer duties within the Conservation department; performs related work as assigned.
Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly Deadline: 02/01/2026
Harrison County - Seasonal Conservation Intern - Woodbine, IA
Posted 12/23/2025
Experience the Loess Hills, prairies, woodlands, wetlands, and parks of Harrison County. As an intern with the Harrison County Conservation Board, you’ll gain hands-on experience caring for Iowa’s most unique landscapes while building practical skills in conservation, land management, and public engagement—all while helping protect the outdoor spaces our community values and enjoys.
Salary: $14.00 - $14.50 per hour Deadline: 02/13/2026
Sac County - Summer Conservation Aide - Sac City, IA
Posted 12/22/2025
Here is your opportunity to gain great, outdoor conservation work experience while enjoying all that Sac County has to offer.
Salary: Up to $16 per hour DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled
Jones County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Center Junction, IA
Posted 12/22/2025
Full Time 3, 6 and 9 month Seasonal Conservation Aide employment opportunities. All in Jones County with over 20 public areas within the Wapsipinicon and Maquoketa River Valleys.
Salary: $16.32 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Jones County - Summer Naturalist Intern - Center Junction, IA
Posted 12/22/2025
Assist with Environmental Education Programming and Staffing at the Central Park Nature Center
Salary: 16.32/hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Woodbury County - Summer Naturalist Interns (Up to 4 positions) - Sioux City, IA
Posted 12/19/2025
Share your love of nature with children! Naturalist internship creates opportunities to actively participate in environmental education for youth and public; public information activities; nature interpretation and working with live animals at the at the award-winning Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center and Woodbury County Parks.
Salary: $14.25 per hour Deadline: 02/13/2026
Muscatine County - Summer Conservation Aide - Muscatine, IA
Posted 12/18/2025
Spend this summer working in beautiful Muscatine County. There are two positions available, one stationed at Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area along the Cedar River and the other at Deep Lakes Park.
Salary: $15.00/hour Deadline: 01/30/2026
Pottawattamie County - Natural Areas Management Crew Lead - Honey Creek, IA
Posted 12/15/2025
Join our team and lead our intern crew to manage Loess Hills and Southern Iowa Drift Plain. Housing may be available.
Salary: $16 to $18 per hour Deadline: 02/04/2026
Pottawattamie County - Natural Areas Management Intern - Honey Creek, IA
Posted 12/15/2025
Join our team to help us manage properties in the Loess Hills and Southern Iowa drift plain. 4 positions available. Housing may be available.
Salary: $14 to $15 per hour Deadline: 02/04/2026
Butler County - Conservation Intern - Clarksville, IA
Posted 12/11/2025
The Butler County Conservation Board is now accepting applications for seasonal Conservation Intern position. This position will assist with general park maintenance, trail maintenance, and habitat establishment.
Salary: $12.00 - $15.00 Deadline: 03/13/2026
Butler County - Summer Assistant Naturalist - Clarksville, IA
Posted 12/11/2025
The summer assistant naturalist will assist the Butler County Naturalist with developing, planning, organizing and presenting environmental education and outdoor recreation programs. They will also help with special events for the public, schools and other community groups. The seasonal assistant will work the equivalent of a full-time assignment on a flexible weekly schedule.
Salary: $12.00 - $15.00 Deadline: 03/13/2026
Clayton County - Seasonal Naturalist/Resource Technician - Elkader, IA
Posted 12/05/2025
The Naturalist/Resource Technician works with the Clayton County Naturalist/Resource Manager on a wide variety environmental education and natural resource stewardship duties. This position will independently design and construct nature center displays, write articles for the conservation newsletter, and assist with summer day camps for area youth. . This position will also perform natural resource management duties including invasive species removal, seed harvesting, plant propagation, wildlife
Salary: $14/hr Deadline: 03/06/2026
Clayton County - Seasonal Maintenance - Elkader, IA
Posted 12/05/2025
Seasonal, full-time position under the supervision of the Clayton County Conservation Board Operations Supervisor & Maintenance Staff. Assist with maintenance and development of county parks.
Salary: $14/hr Deadline: 03/06/2026
Clayton County - Seasonal Naturalist - Elkader, IA
Posted 12/05/2025
The Clayton County Conservation Board is seeking a people-person interested in nature and history for the position of seasonal naturalist. The applicant should be comfortable working with adults and youth, fielding questions, guiding tours, presenting educational programs, conducting research, writing articles, and social media promotion.
Salary: $14/hr Deadline: 03/06/2026
Story County - Campground Attendant - Colo or Zearing, IA
Posted 12/03/2025
Two resident campground attendant positions (one at each site) are available for the 2026 camping season at both Dakins Lake in Zearing and Hickory Grove Park in Colo.
Salary: $240/week Deadline: 01/04/2026
Story County - Vegetation Management Aide - Nevada, IA
Posted 12/03/2025
Performs technical work planting native vegetation, conducting prescribed burns, controlling brush, mowing, applying herbicide, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Vegetation Management Biologist and Vegetation Management Specialist.
Salary: $17.25/hour Deadline: 01/04/2026
Story County - Seasonal Naturalist - Ames, IA
Posted 12/03/2025
This position will offer opportunities to observe and participate in nature interpretation, environmental education and outdoor public programming. Naturalists may assume assigned tasks of increased responsibility. The position will start May 18, 2026, and will end approximately August 21, 2026. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Environmental Education Coordinator and Naturalist.
Salary: $16.00/hr Deadline: 01/04/2026
Story County - Conservation Aide - Ames, IA
Posted 12/03/2025
Three month position which performs manual work assisting with the maintenance and enhancement of conservation properties, such as natural areas, parks, campgrounds, and trails, and related work as assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Operations Supervisor or Natural Resource Specialist.
Salary: $16/hr Deadline: 01/04/2026
Clay County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Spencer, IA
Posted 12/02/2025
Spend the summer in beautiful Clay County! Have fun working outdoors in our county! Enjoy northwest Iowa recreational opportunities.
Salary: $13.50 - $15.50 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Winneshiek County - Summer Internships - Fort Atkinson, IA
Posted 12/01/2025
Spend your summer with a fun, professional staff while building your job skills and resume in the beautiful Driftless Region of Iowa! Winneshiek County Conservation is now hiring interns for summer 2026. Housing available as needed for seasonal positions.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Benton County - Conservation Aides Summer 2026 - Vinton, IA
Posted 11/21/2025
Work with Benton County Conservation in a variety of locations, summer of 2025! Best gig around.
Salary: $15-$17/hour Deadline: 01/12/2026
Benton County - Naturalist Intern Summer 2026 - Vinton, IA
Posted 11/20/2025
Work with Benton County Conservation helping with programs, camps, and other duties, summer of 2025! Best gig around.
Salary: $15-$17/hour Deadline: 01/12/2026
Greene County - Campground Host - Scranton, IA
Posted 03/27/2025
Greene County Conservation is seeking a Campground Host for the 2025 season at Hyde Park near Scranton, Iowa. A free full-hookup campsite will be provided for the season as compensation for being the host at the campground.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Fayette County - Summer Seasonal - Elgin, IA
Posted 02/04/2025
Fayette County Conservation is looking for 5 seasonals to join our team for the summer of 2025.
Salary: $13.00-14.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Emmet County - Seasonal Naturalist - Wallingford, IA
Posted 01/31/2025
Do you want to live 20 miles from the Iowa Great Lakes and work as a Seasonal Naturalist?
Salary: $15.68 hr Deadline: Open Until Filled
Jackson County - Summer Naturalist - Maquoketa, IA
Posted 01/28/2025
Work in environmental education this summer!
Salary: $13.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Jackson County - Summer Conservation Worker - Bellevue, IA
Posted 01/28/2025
Help maintain Jackson County Parks this summer!
Salary: $13.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Montgomery County - Seasonal Recreation Aide - Red Oak, IA
Posted 03/15/2023
Montgomery County Conservation is hiring a seasonal aide to help maintain parks and assist management practices in our wildlife areas. Our seasonal aide duties include campground maintenance, mowing & trail grooming, invasive removal, assisting with prescribed burns, assisting with education programs as needed, and more.
Salary: Experience-based Deadline: Open Until Filled
