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.
Current Openings
Permanent
ACCB is seeking a full time Technician / Naturalist. This position is responsible for routine maintenance of parks, trails, nature center, and natural areas. It includes natural resource management, janitorial duties, and building maintenance. This position will also assist the Naturalist with naturalist programs, nature center tours, and animal care. Must be willing to work nontraditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay is $15.00 - 17.00 / hour depending upon experience.
Salary: $15.00 - 17.00 / hour DOE
Deadline: Open Until Filled
**$5,000 Hiring Bonus for Certified Officers!** Provides security to park users, acting in a public relations capacity providing information and assistance to the general public. Works with maintenance staff to perform duties such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, mechanical, grounds maintenance and janitorial duties within the park system. Position involves a non-standard work schedule which may include evenings, weekends & holidays
Salary: $55,827.20+ annually plus generous benefits
Plans programs in Wayne County for schools and for the general public.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Develops, plans, coordinates and presents environmental education programs in Sac County for schools, youth and adult groups and the general public; develops written, audiovisual and display materials for programming and the Conservation Center.
Salary: $47,000- $51,000 DOQ
Deadline: Open Until Filled
December College Graduates are encouraged to apply.
Full time Naturalist position with Pocahontas County Conservation. Naturalist will plan, develop, coordinate and present environmental education programs for schools, youth and adult groups and the general public
Salary: $49,816 - $53,872 DOQ
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Taylor County Conservation is hiring for a full-time conservation technician.
Salary: Based on experience
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Seasonal
The natural resource aide will plant native vegetation, conduct prescribed burns, control brush and invasive species, mow, and apply herbicide. Other tasks include: harvesting prairie seed, using chainsaws, maintaining tools, equipment, and facilities, and performing general maintenance. The natural resource aide must maintain working relationships with the public and other employees.
Salary: $13.75/hour
Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
Join the Ida County Conservation team to help your public parks continue looking great this summer! Start date is July 1st, with a very flexible work schedule. Work 16-24 hours per week, depending on the workload.
Salary: $15/hour
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Mitchell County Conservation Board is accepting applications for seasonal conservation workers.
Salary: $13-$15
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Ringgold County Conservation is seeking a motivated applicant for a seasonal conservation technician position.
Salary: $14-17.50/ hour
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Assist with all aspects of development and maintenance of county wildlife areas, parks, trails and campgrounds. Including routine area and facility maintenance (mowing, trash removal, restroom cleaning), ecological management of a variety of habitats, tree/shrub removal and planting, and minor construction projects
Salary: $15-$18 per hour DOE
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Great conservation experience while having fun outdoors! This position is great for anyone wanting/thinking about going into the conservation field.
Salary: $11.00
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Calhoun County Conservation is seeking a Campground Host for the 2024 season at Featherstone Memorial Park. A free lake side camping spot is given as well as a monthly stipend and a possible bonus at the end of the camping season.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
Polk County Conservation is developing a list of interested persons you would want to be a Campground Host in one of our excellent parks in Polk County. If you would like to be considered for the upcoming camping seasons, please apply.
Salary: $20-$30 Daily, Free Camping Site
Deadline: Open Until Filled
