Employment
Employment Opportunities
Seasonal Conservation Worker
This is a part time, seasonal position, working up to 40 hours per week, for a maximum of 20 weeks. This position involves the day-to-day maintenance and operations for Jackson County Parks. Tasks include mowing, cleaning equipment, timber management, prairie management, trail construction and maintenance, etc.
Job description under Related Items below.
Position open until filled.
Send resume, cover letter, and employment application to Sheila Root at sroot@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov
Seasonal Naturalist
Information coming soon.
Campground Attendant Spruce Creek Park
Job description under Related Items below.
Send resume, cover letter, and employment application to Sheila Root at sroot@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov
Campground Attendant South Sabula Lake Park
Job description under Related Items below.
Send resume, cover letter, and employment application to Sheila Root at sroot@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov
Volunteer Opportunities
Become a Conservation Board Member
Volunteer terms are 5 years for our 5-member board. One position becomes available each January. Apply by December 31st. Meetings are held monthly the 3rd Tuesday at 5:00 pm. Most meetings are held at the Hurstville Interpretive Center; some meetings are held at county parks throughout the year. Click here for an application.
Volunteer
Help with an event, greet visitors at the Hurstville Center, share a talent or skill and lots more!
Click here for a volunteer application. Call us at (563) 652-3783 to learn more. Also visit the Friends of JCC webpage.
Jackson County Conservation is an equal opportunity employer and will take whatever affirmative actions are necessary to assure equal employment opportunity if all aspects of their employment practices irrespective of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age or limitations.
Related Items
- Employment Application
- 2026_Conservation_Worker_Job_Posting.pdf Seasonal Conservation Worker Job Description
- Campground_Host_Job_Posting_2026.pdf Campground Host Job Posting
- SC_Campground_Attendants_Job_Description_amended_2026.pdf Spruce Creek Campground job description
- SSL_Campground_Attendants_Job_Description_updated_2026.pdf South Sabula Lake Campground job description