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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
Worth County - Park and Wildlife Technician - Northwood, IA
Posted 07/14/2026
Help manage and maintain all wildlife areas and parks in the county. Will also help plant wildlife habitat on private lands as needed. Will assist other employees with equipment maintenance and construction work or perform other tasks as assigned by the Director or Maintenance Supervisor. The workweek is non-typical, but generally 40 hours per week, occasionally up to 60 to 70 hours per week as needed.
Salary: $50,000-$51,500 Deadline: 08/14/2026
Hardin County - Natural Resource Technician - Ackley , IA
Posted 07/14/2026
This job is a permanent full time position under the direction of the Conservation Director. The Natural Resource Technician performs a wide variety of professional, technical, and field duties including but not limited to; natural resource management, park and facility maintenance, and program administration.
Salary: Starting $45'000- $48,000 Deadline: Open Until Filled
Seasonal Jobs
Story County - Outreach Assistant - Ames, IA
Posted 07/17/2026
This position will assist the Community Engagement Coordinator with networking, written and digital content creation, and community involvement. This position will be available for the 2026-2027 school year for up to 16 hours/week. Work hours may include some evenings, weekends and holidays.
Salary: $16.00 Hourly Deadline: 08/02/2026
Jackson County - Natural Resources Assistant (Seasonal) - Maquoketa, IA
Posted 07/01/2026
Jackson County Conservation (JCC) is seeking a seasonal Natural Resources Assistant to aid in the conservation management of Jackson County Conservation Properties and special projects from October 2026-December 2026.
Salary: $15 per hour Deadline: 08/25/2026
Linn County - Conservation Parks Seasonal - Marion, IA
Posted 05/19/2026
The Linn County Conservation Department has temporary (full-time) Park Attendant openings available for the 2026 warm recreation season based out of Wanatee Park, Marion Iowa.
Salary: $15 - $16.50 an hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Jones County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Center Junction, IA
Posted 04/06/2026
Full Time 3, 6 or 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
Johnson County - Summer Assoc. Marketing, Education, & Outreach - Oxford, IA
Posted 03/30/2026
Johnson County Conservation provides no-cost education programs to thousands each year through immersive field trips, public events, festivals, summer camps, wilderness treks, and community partnerships. Join this dynamic team and help us expand our programing and continue to enhance our program outreach!
Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
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
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
