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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
Iowa County - Office & Administrative Assistant - Ladora, IA
Posted 11/02/2026
Iowa County Conservation is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our team!
Salary: $20 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Dickinson County - Natural Resource Technician - Milford, IA
Posted 10/30/2026
Join the Dickinson County Conservation Board and make a real impact on our natural landscapes in the Iowa Great Lakes area.
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000 plus county benefits Deadline: Open Until Filled
Woodbury County - Part-Time Receptionist - Sioux City, IA
Posted 10/28/2026
Woodbury County has an opening for a part-time receptionist at the award-winning Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. Duties include greeting and assisting visitors; assisting the education staff; hosting and assisting with meetings; assisting with educational animals; conducting tours; opening, securing and locking facilities; assisting with classroom setups and cleanups; and overseeing Nature Center rentals.
Salary: $19.25 Hourly; plus part-time benefits to include paid sick, holiday & vacation Deadline: 11/17/2026
Mitchell County - Outreach Coordinator - Osage, IA
Posted 10/28/2026
The Outreach Coordinator leads public communications, marketing, tourism promotion, and community outreach for the Mitchell County Conservation Board. This position promotes MCCB parks, campgrounds, wildlife areas, recreational facilities, and programs; develops partnerships that increase public awareness and visitation; and plans and implements improvements to the Milton R. Owen Nature Center visitor experience. The Outreach Coordinator also supports the Naturalist with environmental education,
Salary: $55,000 -$57,000 yearly rate Deadline: 11/20/2026
Kossuth County - Naturalist - Algona, IA
Posted 10/26/2026
This job is a non-exempt full-time position under the direction of the Conservation Board Director. The Naturalist performs a wide variety of duties including coordinating the environmental education programs throughout the county for schools and the general public. Responsible for the direct supervision of the Assistant Naturalist, seasonal interns and coordination of volunteers.
Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 Deadline: 11/16/2026
Black Hawk County - Conservation Unit Ranger - South Unit - Waterloo/La Porte City, IA
Posted 10/21/2026
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, supervises, plans, and participates in the management and operation of designated county parks, access areas, and wildlife management areas assigned to the South Unit of Black Hawk County Conservation.
Salary: $76,549.51 - $103,341.83 Annually Deadline: 11/17/2026
Clayton County - Resource/Maintenance Technician - Elkader, IA
Posted 10/05/2026
This hands-on position works across our parks and natural areas performing park and facility maintenance, land and habitat management, trail and recreational amenity maintenance, equipment operation and repair, prescribed burns, wildlife exhibit care, and other conservation projects. The position also assists with planning, recordkeeping, public programs, and seasonal staff.
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Seasonal Jobs
Story County - Outreach Assistant - Ames, IA
Posted 10/30/2026
This position will assist the Community Engagement Coordinator with networking, written and digital content creation, and community involvement. This position will be available December 2026 - June 2027 for 16 to 20 hours/week. Work hours may include some evenings, weekends and holidays.
Salary: $16.00 Hourly Deadline: 11/09/2026
Clay County - Seasonal Conservation Aide Summer 2027 - Spencer, IA
Posted 10/01/2026
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
Polk County - Camp Host - Granger, IA
Posted 09/09/2026
Join Our Team: Camp Host at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Park starting in spring 2027
Salary: $7.25 hourly Deadline: 11/29/2026
