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The seasonal and permanent career opportunities listed below have been provided to us from the employers listed with the job descriptions. Please read the information carefully, and make note of the application procedures and deadlines. Inquires should be made directly to the employers as noted - either via email or telephone.
Permanent Jobs
Clinton County - Park Supervisor - Camanche, IA
Posted 11/24/2025
The Clinton County Conservation Board is seeking a driven, conservation minded individual to join our team as the Park Supervisor for the East District.
Salary: $47,715.20-$59,633.60/ Year DOE Deadline: 12/08/2025
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
Plymouth County - Park Ranger - Hinton, IA
Posted 10/24/2025
We are looking for a high quality individual ready to join our team in the northern Loess Hills! Become a part of our small staff in managing over 2000 acres of prairie, timber and river bottom land, as well as 4 campgrounds. Your daily duties will range from law enforcement and land management, to fishing derbies and mowing. This is truly a position for someone that loves the outdoors and wants to make Plymouth County a better place to live.
Salary: starting range up to $68,000 Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
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
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
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
Polk County - ASSISTANT NATURALIST - GRANGER , IA
Posted 11/13/2025
Under general supervision of the Environmental Education Coordinator. Implement and develop environmental education programs and seasonal activities such as camps. New pay rate of $15-$16 per hour will go into effect 5/25/2019
Salary: $17.00 Deadline: 12/07/2025
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 Conservation Worker - Bellevue, IA
Posted 01/28/2025
Help maintain Jackson County Parks this summer!
Salary: $13.00 per hour 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
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
