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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

Scott County - Park Manager - West Lake Park - Davenport, IA

Vacancy at West Lake Park due to retirement. The Park Manager supervises and manages the day-to-day operations of the parks, recreational facilities, and recreational areas to include staff, projects, revenue, and expenses.

Salary: $78,561.60 to $108,284.80 Deadline: 05/01/2025

Johnson County - Natural Resource Manager - Oxford, IA

Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) seeks a full-time Natural Resource Manager. This position is under the general supervision of the Conservation Director and is responsible for the skilled work required to establish, enhance, and care for native ecosystems and outdoor recreation facilities.

Salary: $75,333.96 - $90,400.44 Annual + Benefits Deadline: 05/05/2025

Henry County - Naturalist/Conservation Technician - Mount Pleasant, IA

Henry County is seeking a full-time Naturalist/Conservation Technician position. This two-part position will include assisting the Head Naturalist in organizing, developing, and presenting a quality environmental educational program for the residents of Henry County, as well as assisting in the development and promotion of the department through its website and social media pages. This position will also assist with park maintenance as needed.

Salary: Pay shall be negotiable - dependent on educational background and experience. Henry County also offe Deadline: 04/22/2025

Worth County - Naturalist - Northwood, IA

Employee is responsible for environmental education programming, and may assist in natural resource management, and park maintenance for the Worth County Conservation Board. Performs all related duties as required for the Worth County Conservation Board.

Salary: $46,000.00 Deadline: 04/30/2025

Palo Alto County - Park Technician - Ruthven, IA

**NEW POSITION** Come join our devoted staff which takes pride in our parks and wildlife areas. If you enjoy the outdoors, Palo Alto County is the location for you. Palo Alto County has five lakes, the West Fork Des Moines River, and PACCB even manages over 2,800 acres of prairie, wetlands, and timber.

Salary: $45,000 Deadline: 05/16/2025

Audubon County - Maintenance Technician/Cabin Manager - Exira, IA

The Audubon County Conservation Board is looking to fill their full time Maintenance Tech position. A new cabin complex will be open in 2025 with a total of 7 cabins. We are adding the management of the cabin complex to this position. This position will be involved with regular park and trail maintenance while taking care of park grounds and facilities as well as maintaining equipment.

Salary: $47,840 per year Deadline: Open Until Filled


Seasonal Jobs

Buena Vista County - SEASONAL Marina Bait Shop Assistant - Storm Lake, IA

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-oriented Seasonal Bait Shop Assistant to join our team at Casino Bay Bait and Tackle located at Casino Bay Marina/Storm Lake Marina in Storm Lake, Iowa. As a member of our team, you will play a key role in providing excellent customer service, ensuring our customers have everything they need for a successful day on the lake and helping to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment.

Salary: DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled

Cerro Gordo County - Seasonal Trails Technician - Mason City, IA

Interested in pursuing a career in Conservation, or just love working outdoors? CGCC is hiring a seasonal trails technician to assist with development and maintenance of Cerro Gordo County Conservation multi-use trails.

Salary: $17.00/hour with no benefits Deadline: 04/25/2025

Greene County - Campground Host - Scranton, IA

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

Hamilton County - Resource Technician Internship (Seasonal) - Webster City, IA

Join us for the 2025 Season!

Salary: $14.00 hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Hamilton County - Park Operations Internship - 3 positions - Webster City & Jewell, IA

Join our team for the 2025 season!

Salary: $14.00 hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Hardin County - Resource Technician (Part-Time, Seasonal) - Ackley, IA

The Hardin County Conservation Board is looking for outgoing and motivated individuals who are interested in gaining experience in many different aspects of park and natural resource management. A successful candidate will gain experience in native ecosystem management, maintenance, daily operations of the parks, equipment operation and maintenance, control of invasive species, and mowing of wildlife areas.

Salary: $13/Hr plus housing available Deadline: Open Until Filled

Jones County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Center Junction, IA

Full Time 3, 6 and 9 month Seasonal Conservation Aide employment opportunities with Spring and Summer start dates. All in Jones County with over 20 public areas within the Wapsipinicon and Maquoketa River Valleys.

Salary: $15.84 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Buena Vista County - SEASONAL PARK TECHNICIAN (Multiple) - Peterson/Storm Lake, IA

!Housing Provided! Assist with all aspects of development and maintenance of county wildlife areas, parks, trails and campgrounds. Including routine area and facility maintenance, ecological management of a variety of habitats, and minor construction projects.

Salary: $15-$18 per hour DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled

Fayette County - Summer Seasonal - Elgin, IA

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

Wapello County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Bloomfield, IA

Wapello County is looking for a seasonal conservation aid to add to our team!

Salary: $15.00 an hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Emmet County - Seasonal Naturalist - Wallingford, IA

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

Work in environmental education this summer!

Salary: $13.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Jackson County - Summer Conservation Worker - Bellevue, IA

Help maintain Jackson County Parks this summer!

Salary: $13.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Johnson County - Seasonal Park Worker - Ops.& Maint. or Nat. Res. - Oxford, Iowa, IA

The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) seeks seasonal park workers.The Seasonal Park Worker will act as manual laborer and limited skill equipment operators, engaging in a wide range of conservation and other outdoor recreation maintenance and construction activities. The position may require work on Saturdays and Sundays.

Salary: $17 - $17.25 hour, non-benefit eligible Deadline: 05/01/2025

Sac County - Conservation Aide (6-8 months) - Sac City, IA

Great opportunity to work in Sac County while gaining valuable experience in outdoor conservation!

Salary: Up to $18 per hour, DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled

Sac County - Campground Host, Grant Park - Auburn, Iowa, IA

Campground Host wanted for beautiful Grant Park along the North Raccoon River!

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Sac County - Conservation Aide - Sac City, IA

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

Tama County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Toledo, IA

Tama County Conservation is accepting applications to hire several Conservation Aides for the 2025 Season to gain experience in a variety of Conservation activities. This position will generally be under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Park Officer to conduct various campground and wildlife area improvements and maintenance efforts, and may work alongside the Naturalist and Director on various specialized projects.

Salary: $15 per hour Deadline: 05/23/2025

Crawford County - Seasonal Park and Nature Center Attendants - Denison, IA

We have several job openings at Nelson Park, Yellow Smoke Park, and the Nature Center. Work dates are approximately mid-May through Labor Day, up to $13/hr, 40 hr/wk. Varies between day shifts and evening shifts, weekend and holiday work required.

Salary: Up to $13/hr Deadline: Open Until Filled

Clinton County - Seasonal Conservation Technician - Baldwin, IA

Seasonal position working in Clinton County's west district parks and wildlife areas. Position based out of Eden Valley Park near Baldwin, IA.

Salary: $13.50/hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Clinton County - Seasonal Concession Worker - Camanche, IA

Seasonal concession worker at Rock Creek Marina and Campground working 20-29 per week.

Salary: $12.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Clinton County - Seasonal Conservation Technician - Camanche, IA

Seasonal position working in Clinton County's east district parks and wildlife areas. Position based out of Rock Creek Marina & Campground near Camanche, IA

Salary: $13.50 per Hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Warren County - Summer Naturalists - 2025 - Indianola, IA

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: $14/hr Deadline: Open Until Filled

Warren County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Indianola, IA

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: $14-$15/hr DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled

Linn County - Conservation Seasonal - Cedar Rapids, IA

The Linn County Conservation Department has temporary (full-time) openings available for the 2025 warm recreation season.

Salary: $15 to $16.50 an hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Story County - Conservation Aide - Ames, IA

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: $14/hr Deadline: Open Until Filled

Van Buren County - Bentonsport Campground Host - Bentonsport, IA

Enjoy a free campsite on the banks of the Des Moines River in the historic village of Bentonsport.

Salary: $200/month Deadline: Open Until Filled

Linn County - Natural Resource Aide - Marion, IA

2 temporary (full-time) openings available for the 2024/2025 fall through spring season (Mid-October through Mid-April).

Salary: $15 - $16 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled

Montgomery County - Seasonal Recreation Aide - Red Oak, IA

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