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Permanent Jobs
Henry County - Environmental Education Program Coordinator - Mount Pleasant, IA
Posted 08/27/2026
Henry County Conservation is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and community-oriented Environmental Education Program Coordinator to lead and enhance the Department's environmental education, outreach, volunteer engagement, and interpretation programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine environmental education, wildlife ambassador programming, conservation outreach, public engagement, and hands-on field work while helping connect residents and visitors with the natural resou
Salary: $48,000 to $52,000 Deadline: 09/07/2026
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
Jackson County - Park Ranger - Bellevue, IA
Posted 08/24/2026
Jackson County Conservation is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a full-time County Park Ranger.
Salary: $27.59 per hour Deadline: 09/13/2026
Johnson County - Natural Resource Management Technician - Oxford, IA
Posted 08/18/2026
We're hiring a Natural Resource Management Technician to join our Johnson County Conservation Team! Apply today!
Salary: $25.56 - $30.67 (min-mid) Hourly plus outstanding benefits Deadline: 09/07/2026
Johnson County - Park Ranger I - Oxford, IA
Posted 08/18/2026
Under the general supervision of the Park Ranger II, serves as a Peace Officer under the provisions of Chapter 350 of the Code of Iowa. Provides law enforcement and other on-site services for the overall management of Kent Park and other areas in the County that are managed by the JCCB. Perform routine and special patrol duties, including the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations; maintain good public relations; and provide information.
Salary: $34.20-$41.05 (min-mid) per hour plus excellent benefits. Deadline: 09/07/2026
Kossuth County - Director - Algona, IA
Posted 08/18/2026
Be part of a great team as the Director of Kossuth County Conservation Board. KCCB is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as its next Director. Kossuth County is Iowa's largest county. KCCB operates 3 campgrounds, an outstanding Nature Center overlooking Smith Lake, and we manage 31 different areas encompassing over 2,200 acres of land for wildlife and recreation.
Salary: $66,000 - $79,000 Deadline: 09/11/2026
Johnson County - Education Specialist - Oxford, IA
Posted 08/18/2026
Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) seeks a full-time Education Specialist. This position will assist in carrying out conservation/environmental education programming for Johnson County and the Conservation Board. Provide programs and field trips for a variety of audiences; create and improve displays, write articles, provide public service announcements and write press releases.
Salary: $71,145.95 - $85,375.12 annual salary plus outstanding benefits. Deadline: 09/07/2026
Chickasaw County - Director of Conservation - Ionia, IA
Posted 08/14/2026
The Chickasaw County Conservation Board is seeking an experienced leader to serve as its next Conservation Director. The Conservation Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the County's conservation programs, natural resource management initiatives, parks, and environmental education programs.
Salary: $70,000 - $78,000. Deadline: 09/04/2026
Poweshiek County - Park Technician - Montezuma, IA
Posted 08/12/2026
Unique opportunity to join a team focused on restoration of our natural areas while maintaining a large campground and lake! Our programs are growing exponentially to facilitate maintenance and management of our department functions. Soon to begin a lake restoration involving fisheries and aquatic vegetation management.
Salary: $46,000 - $49,000 Deadline: Open Until Filled
Scott County - Park Ranger - *$5,000 Bonus for Certified Officers - Davenport, IA
Posted 08/12/2026
Park Rangers enforce State and Local Laws to maintain peace and ensure a safe environment for all park users. Park Rangers must be certified or become certified peace officers through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and are required to carry a firearm while performing the law enforcement duties of the position. This position requires the ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Salary: $59,800+ annually plus generous benefits Deadline: 09/04/2026
Woodbury County - Executive Director - Sioux City, IA
Posted 08/10/2026
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
Seasonal Jobs
Story County - Natural Resource Aide - Colo, IA
Posted 08/28/2026
Approx. 6-month position which performs manual work assisting with the maintenance and enhancement of conservation properties.
Salary: $16.00/hour Deadline: 09/13/2026
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
