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Permanent Jobs
Henry County - Conservation Technician / Naturalist - Mount Pleasant, IA
Posted 09/18/2026
Henry County Conservation is seeking a hands-on, energetic Conservation Technician/Naturalist to support both conservation operations and environmental education throughout the county. This unique dual role position combines natural resource management, park maintenance, wildlife ambassador care, public outreach, and educational programming. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, caring for animals, interacting with the public, and helping protect and enhance Henry County's natural resour
Salary: $48,000 to $52,000 Deadline: 09/29/2026
Franklin County - Park Ranger/Naturalist - Hampton, IA
Posted 09/17/2026
Franklin County Conservation is hiring a Park Ranger/Naturalist to join our team! The Park Ranger/Naturalist under direction of the Director will be focusing on helping care for Franklin County's parks, trails, campgrounds while connecting people of all ages with nature through hands-on education and outdoor recreation.
Salary: 22.52-23.43/hr, DoE Deadline: 10/01/2026
Carroll County - Park Technician - Carroll, IA
Posted 09/15/2026
The Carroll County Conservation Board looking for a highly motivated person to join their conservation team as a park technician. The employee will be responsible for all aspects of park maintenance and natural resource management on park and wildlife areas managed by the Conservation Board.
Salary: 46,000-48,500 Deadline: 10/09/2026
Story County - Deputy Director of Conservation - Ames, IA
Posted 09/10/2026
This position provides high-level administrative, strategic and operational support to the Director in managing conservation, recreation, and education programs in Story County by participating in strategic planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and community engagement.
Salary: $89,820.98 - $130,087.56 Annually Deadline: 10/04/2026
Warren County - Park Technician - Indianola, IA
Posted 09/04/2026
Warren County Conservation is hiring a Park Technician to join our team! The Park Technician will report to the Park Superintendent while focusing on maintenance and upkeep for park grounds, facilities, and trails operated and managed by the Warren County Conservation Board. WCCB provides professional development opportunities, a healthy team-culture, and a county compensation package.
Salary: $25.00 - $27.41 per hour, DoE Deadline: Open Until Filled
Johnson County - Deputy Director - Oxford, IA
Posted 09/03/2026
The Johnson County Conservation Board is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as a Deputy Director. This position will report directly to the Director and will provide professional administrative and technical services. They will assist the Director in the implementation of the Board's policies, strategies, and organizational goals.
Salary: $100,921.87 - $121,106.24 + excellent benefits Deadline: 10/04/2026
Woodbury County - Executive Director - Sioux City, IA
Posted 08/31/2026
Woodbury County has an opening for Executive Director and will be filling this position from outside the department. The Deputy Director has chosen to stay in his position and will be a huge asset to the incoming director. Under general direction from the Conservation Board, develops, directs and evaluates the administrative, recreational and educational services, operations and maintenance, capital development and improvement programs.
Salary: $119,458-$144,458 plus benefits Deadline: 09/25/2026
Polk County - Recreational Therapist - Des Moines, IA
Posted 08/27/2026
Polk County Conservation is seeking a passionate, visionary Recreational Therapist to champion community-wide inclusion at the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake, widely celebrated as one of the most universally accessible-designed parks in the nation. In this dynamic leadership role, you will manage adaptive programming across a cutting-edge, fully ADA-accessible waterfront facility equipped with wide paved pathways, an inclusive playground, a sensory sound garden, and a zero-ent
Salary: $74,833.00 - $101,025.00 Annually Deadline: 09/27/2026
Des Moines County - Operations Supervisor - Sperry, IA, IA
Posted 08/25/2026
Des Moines County Conservation has an opening for an Operations Supervisor to lead the department's field operations team. This is a supervisory leadership position responsible for the crew, the standards, and the condition of every park and facility we manage. We're looking for a self-motivated leader with a passion for great parks and an eye for detail.
Salary: $51,397 - $64,246 + full county benefits Deadline: 09/23/2026
Seasonal Jobs
Sac County - Summer Conservation Aide - Sac City, IA
Posted 03/30/2026
Here is your opportunity to gain great, outdoor conservation work experience while enjoying all that Sac County has to offer.
Salary: $15 to $16 per hour DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
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
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
