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Permanent Jobs
Johnson County - Field Worker I - Oxford, IA
Posted 03/24/2025
Johnson County Conservation Department is currently seeking a full-time Field Worker I to perform tasks which require some independent judgment, perform maintenance, construction, and custodial work of Conservation Board areas including grounds, buildings, and equipment.
Salary: $50,107.20 - $60,112.00 Annual plus benefits Deadline: 04/14/2025
Webster County - Gypsum City OHV Trail Technician I - Fort Dodge, IA
Posted 03/24/2025
Webster County Conservation has a Trail Tech position open at the Gypsum City OHV Park. The Gypsum City OHV Park currently has roughly 60 miles of OHV trails, 3 tiny homes, a 33 site campground and is expanding!
Salary: $41,000 - $55,000 DOQ Deadline: 04/18/2025
Worth County - Naturalist - Northwood, IA
Posted 03/21/2025
Employee is responsible for environmental education programming, and may assist in natural resource management, and park maintenance for the Worth County Conservation Board. Performs all related duties as required for the Worth County Conservation Board.
Salary: $46,000.00 Deadline: 04/30/2025
Polk County - CONSERVATION LABORER - NATURAL RESOURCES - GRANGER , IA
Posted 03/18/2025
Under supervision of the lead staff, Manager, or their designee, assists full-time staff in the maintenance of county conservation board lands, facilities, and equipment. Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and laborer duties within the Conservation department; performs related work as assigned.
Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Deadline: 04/06/2025
Hardin County - Wildlife Care and Maintenance Technician - Iowa Falls, IA
Posted 03/17/2025
Outgoing and personable applicant wanted to work at a great facility! This is a full time position taking care of our animal exhibit and grounds maintenance and a little Interpretation at Calkins Nature Area.
Salary: $42'000/yr housing available Deadline: 04/18/2025
Buena Vista County - Naturalist II - Peterson/Storm Lake, IA
Posted 03/12/2025
*New Position* Assist in planing, developing, coordinating, and presenting environmental education and interpretive programs for schools, youth and adult groups and the public; develops related written and audio visual and display materials and performs related duties as required.
Salary: $25/hr with increase after probationary period. Deadline: 04/18/2025
Floyd County - Office Manager - Rockford, IA
Posted 03/10/2025
Full-time Office Manager with Floyd County Conservation at the Fossil and Prairie Center near Rockford.
Salary: $19.25 Deadline: 04/02/2025
Palo Alto County - Park Technician - Ruthven, IA
Posted 03/07/2025
**NEW POSITION** Come join our devoted staff which takes pride in our parks and wildlife areas. If you enjoy the outdoors, Palo Alto County is the location for you. Palo Alto County has five lakes, the West Fork Des Moines River, and PACCB even manages over 2,800 acres of prairie, wetlands, and timber.
Salary: $45,000 Deadline: 05/16/2025
Buena Vista County - Roadside/Natural Resource Technician - Peterson/Storm Lake, IA
Posted 02/26/2025
The Roadside/Natural Resource Technician will work with the Roadside/Natural Resource Manager to administer, develop, plan, and conduct a program of vegetative management that seeks to control unwanted vegetation and promote desirable vegetation within Buena Vista County roadsides and Buena Vista County Conservation Board (BVCCB) managed areas.
Salary: $25/hr with increase after probationary period. Deadline: 04/04/2025
Plymouth County - Part-time Naturalist - Hinton, IA
Posted 02/13/2025
We are so excited to grow our team and take the next steps forward in the future of conservation in Plymouth County! With our headquarters located just a few miles from Sioux City and LeMars, relocating would be pretty easy. Our education program is well established and looking for someone to help it grow, reaching more citizens of and visitors to Plymouth County.
Salary: up to $20/ hour starting Deadline: Open Until Filled
Audubon County - Maintenance Technician/Cabin Manager - Exira, IA
Posted 01/10/2025
The Audubon County Conservation Board is looking to fill their full time Maintenance Tech position. A new cabin complex will be open in 2025 with a total of 7 cabins. We are adding the management of the cabin complex to this position. This position will be involved with regular park and trail maintenance while taking care of park grounds and facilities as well as maintaining equipment.
Salary: $47,840 per year Deadline: Open Until Filled
Seasonal Jobs
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
Hamilton County - Resource Technician Internship (Seasonal) - Webster City, IA
Posted 03/24/2025
Join us for the 2025 Season!
Salary: $14.00 hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Hamilton County - Park Operations Internship - 3 positions - Webster City & Jewell, IA
Posted 03/24/2025
Join our team for the 2025 season!
Salary: $14.00 hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Butler County - Campground Host - Clarksville , IA
Posted 03/19/2025
Butler County Conservation is seeking a Campground Host for the 2025 camping season.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Marion County - Summer Conservation Aide - Knoxville / Otley, IA
Posted 03/19/2025
Marion County Conservation Department is accepting applications for 3 positions. These positions will assist with general park maintenance. One position at Marion County Park in Knoxville. One position at Cordova Park in Otley. One position to assist a ranger and maintenance tech.
Salary: $14.50 - $15.25 Per Hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Greene County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Jefferson, IA
Posted 03/17/2025
One seasonal Conservation Aide positions for individuals wanting to begin a career in the natural resource field. Both positions can start as early as May and end as late as September; start and end dates are flexible.
Salary: $16 per hour Deadline: 04/18/2025
Hardin County - Resource Technician (Part-Time, Seasonal) - Ackley, IA
Posted 03/06/2025
The Hardin County Conservation Board is looking for outgoing and motivated individuals who are interested in gaining experience in many different aspects of park and natural resource management. A successful candidate will gain experience in native ecosystem management, maintenance, daily operations of the parks, equipment operation and maintenance, control of invasive species, and mowing of wildlife areas.
Salary: $13/Hr plus housing available Deadline: Open Until Filled
Jones County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Center Junction, IA
Posted 03/06/2025
Full Time 3, 6 and 9 month Seasonal Conservation Aide employment opportunities with Spring and Summer start dates. All in Jones County with over 20 public areas within the Wapsipinicon and Maquoketa River Valleys.
Salary: $15.84 per hour Deadline: 04/30/2025
Buchanan County - Seasonal Conservation Technician - Hazleton, IA
Posted 03/03/2025
Be a part of an award-winning conservation program! This position will perform habitat improvement and maintenance duties, conservation plantings; assisting with controlled burns; mowing, trail maintenance, and caring for animals in a live animal display. Position begins in April 2025 or as soon as possible in May and will continue to August or September 2025. 40 hours/week, with some weekends and evenings.
Salary: $15.00 to $15.50/hour Deadline: 04/15/2025
Iowa County - Seasonal Part-Time Mower - Ladora, IA
Posted 02/26/2025
Under general supervision of the Director & Rangers, assists in the mowing and maintenance of Iowa County Conservation Board (ICCB) wildlife areas, campground, equipment, and facilities.
Salary: $10/hr Deadline: 04/17/2025
Boone County - Seasonal Park Aide - Madrid, IA
Posted 02/25/2025
The Boone County Conservation Board is seeking candidates to fill 1 Seasonal Park Aide position. The selected individuals will assist in a variety of tasks associated with the management of Swede Point Campground, the High Trestle Trail, wildlife areas, and other trails managed by the Boone County Conservation Board.
Salary: 14.50/hr Deadline: 04/01/2025
Boone County - Seasonal Golf Course Aide - Ogden, IA
Posted 02/25/2025
The Boone County Conservation Board is seeking candidates to fill 2 Seasonal Golf Course Aide positions. The selected individuals will assist in a variety of tasks associated with the management of Don Williams Golf Course, parks, wildlife areas, and trails managed by the Boone County Conservation Board.
Salary: 14.50/hr Deadline: 04/01/2025
Palo Alto County - Seasonal Park Technician - Ruthven, Iowa, IA
Posted 02/21/2025
The Palo Alto County Conservation Board is accepting applications for a seasonal Park Technician position. The position will include a variety of park, trail, and campground maintenance.
Salary: $15.00 per hour Deadline: 04/01/2025
Mahaska County - Summer Conservation Technician - Oskaloosa, IA
Posted 02/18/2025
Come Join the Mahaska County Conservation Team!!
Salary: $12-$15 depending on experience Deadline: 04/01/2025
Buena Vista County - SEASONAL PARK TECHNICIAN (Multiple) - Peterson/Storm Lake, IA
Posted 02/13/2025
!Housing Provided! Assist with all aspects of development and maintenance of county wildlife areas, parks, trails and campgrounds. Including routine area and facility maintenance, ecological management of a variety of habitats, and minor construction projects.
Salary: $15-$18 per hour DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled
Wapello County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Bloomfield, IA
Posted 02/04/2025
Wapello County is looking for a seasonal conservation aid to add to our team!
Salary: $15.00 an hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Woodbury County - Nature Center/Stone Park Maintenance Worker - Sioux City, IA
Posted 02/04/2025
Gain valuable outdoor experience while working in the Loess Hills. This seasonal position will run approximately late May through mid-August and will offer opportunities to actively participate in land stewardship and habitat management activities in prairie and woodland environments.
Salary: $13.50/hour Deadline: 04/04/2025
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
Emmet County - Seasonal Naturalist - Wallingford, IA
Posted 01/31/2025
Do you want to live 20 miles from the Iowa Great Lakes and work as a Seasonal Naturalist?
Salary: $15.68 hr Deadline: Open Until Filled
Poweshiek County - Seasonal Park Technician - Montezuma, IA
Posted 01/31/2025
Diamond Lake Park is a 98 acre lake with approximately 100 campsites hosting a wide variety of recreational activities. We are heavily engaged in Restoration projects and have many opportunities to provide experience toward a developing career.
Salary: $13-$15/hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Jackson County - Summer Conservation Worker - Bellevue, IA
Posted 01/28/2025
Help maintain Jackson County Parks this summer!
Salary: $13.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Jackson County - Summer Naturalist - Maquoketa, IA
Posted 01/28/2025
Work in environmental education this summer!
Salary: $13.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Marshall County - Seasonal Naturalist Intern - Marshalltown, IA
Posted 01/23/2025
Are you passionate about nature and the great outdoors? Do you dream of sharing your knowledge and love for the environment with others? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Salary: $13.00 - $15.00 Deadline: Open Until Filled
Allamakee County - Summer Seasonal Technician - Lansing, IA
Posted 01/23/2025
The Allamakee County Conservation Board is now accepting applications for seasonal conservation technicians. This position will assist with general park maintenance. In the past seasonal employees have helped electro-shock fish, participated in prairie burns, helped with environmental education programs and so much more.
Deadline: 04/04/2025
Johnson County - Seasonal Park Ranger Intern - Oxford, IA
Posted 01/22/2025
Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) seeks seasonal, non-benefit eligible Seasonal Park Ranger Interns to provide a variety of services in the overall management of Kent Park and other areas in the county that are managed by JCCB. Perform routine and special patrol duties and inform park visitors of the rules and regulations. See full job description
Salary: $17 - $17.25 hour, non-benefit eligible Deadline: 05/01/2025
Marshall County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Marshalltown, IA
Posted 01/22/2025
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves, work with a great team, and help maintain the natural beauty of Marshall County, apply now for the Seasonal Conservation Aid position and make a positive impact!
Salary: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Johnson County - Seasonal Park Worker - Ops.& Maint. or Nat. Res. - Oxford, Iowa, IA
Posted 01/22/2025
The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) seeks seasonal park workers.The Seasonal Park Worker will act as manual laborer and limited skill equipment operators, engaging in a wide range of conservation and other outdoor recreation maintenance and construction activities. The position may require work on Saturdays and Sundays.
Salary: $17 - $17.25 hour, non-benefit eligible Deadline: 05/01/2025
Woodbury County - Summer Park Security Guard (Certified Officer) - Correctionville/Salix/Smithland, IA
Posted 01/21/2025
The seasonal position involves routine late-night patrol of park areas to provide safety for campers and prevent unauthorized activities after hours on weekends and holidays. Enforcement of park rules and interaction with public is included. End of May to Labor Day.
Salary: $30 per hour Deadline: 04/11/2025
Plymouth County - Seasonal Naturalist - Hinton, IA
Posted 01/21/2025
This is a seasonal position. The summer naturalist will assist the staff naturalist with planning and conducting environmental education program activities for a wide range of audiences.
Salary: up to $15/ hr Deadline: Open Until Filled
Sac County - Conservation Aide (6-8 months) - Sac City, IA
Posted 01/21/2025
Great opportunity to work in Sac County while gaining valuable experience in outdoor conservation!
Salary: Up to $18 per hour, DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled
Sac County - Campground Host, Grant Park - Auburn, Iowa, IA
Posted 01/17/2025
Campground Host wanted for beautiful Grant Park along the North Raccoon River!
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Woodbury County - Summer Ranger (Up to 6 positions) - Correctionville/Salix/Smithland, IA
Posted 01/14/2025
The seasonal position includes responsible experience as an assistant to the Area Resource Manager. The position includes some supervision of park maintenance personnel, a wide variety of park maintenance duties, park rule enforcement and interaction with park visitors. Six (6) month position typically starts in April and ends in October. This position is under the direct authority of the County Conservation Area Resource Manager.
Salary: Start $16.00/hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Woodbury County - Summer Park Maintenance Worker (Up to 7 positions) - Correctionville/Salix/Smithland, IA
Posted 01/14/2025
Positions are available at various Woodbury County parks for the season. Three (3) month positions will start approximately mid May and end in September, with some positions lasting possibly until mid October. The positions will be involved with all aspects of park and wildlife area general maintenance, assisting with light construction projects from time to time. Position is under the direct authority of County Conservation Area Resource Mgr.
Salary: Start $14.00/hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Sac County - Conservation Aide - Sac City, IA
Posted 01/14/2025
Here is your opportunity to gain great, outdoor conservation work experience while enjoying all that Sac County has to offer.
Salary: Up to $16 per hour DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled
Woodbury County - Brown's Lake Concession Staff - Seasonal - Salix, IA
Posted 01/14/2025
Woodbury County has a new opportunity for seasonal concession staff at the recently renovated Brown's Lake beach. Position runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Salary: $11.50/hour Deadline: 04/11/2025
Tama County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Toledo, IA
Posted 01/13/2025
Tama County Conservation is accepting applications to hire several Conservation Aides for the 2025 Season to gain experience in a variety of Conservation activities. This position will generally be under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Park Officer to conduct various campground and wildlife area improvements and maintenance efforts, and may work alongside the Naturalist and Director on various specialized projects.
Salary: $15 per hour Deadline: 05/23/2025
Clay County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Spencer, IA
Posted 01/13/2025
Spend the summer in beautiful Clay County! Have fun working outdoors in our county! Enjoy northwest Iowa recreational opportunities.
Salary: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Plymouth County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Hinton, IA
Posted 01/13/2025
Plymouth County Conservation is accepting applications to hire several Conservation Aides to help manage 17 different parks with over 2,700 acres. The people in these positions will perform simple and complex tasks associated with the operation, enhancement and maintenance of land, facilities, and equipment. Located just 15 minutes from LeMars and Sioux City!
Salary: Up to $15/hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Cedar County - Seasonal Conservation Worker - Tipton, IA
Posted 01/10/2025
The Cedar County Conservation Board is accepting applications for three temporary Conservation Workers. Seasonal employees will work 40 hours/week for 2025 camping season, performing park maintenance. There will be one four month position and two nine month positions.
Salary: $15.15 /hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Crawford County - Seasonal Park and Nature Center Attendants - Denison, IA
Posted 01/06/2025
We have several job openings at Nelson Park, Yellow Smoke Park, and the Nature Center. Work dates are approximately mid-May through Labor Day, up to $13/hr, 40 hr/wk. Varies between day shifts and evening shifts, weekend and holiday work required.
Salary: Up to $13/hr Deadline: Open Until Filled
Clinton County - Seasonal Conservation Technician - Baldwin, IA
Posted 12/27/2024
Seasonal position working in Clinton County's west district parks and wildlife areas. Position based out of Eden Valley Park near Baldwin, IA.
Salary: $13.50/hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Clinton County - Seasonal Conservation Technician - Camanche, IA
Posted 12/27/2024
Seasonal position working in Clinton County's east district parks and wildlife areas. Position based out of Rock Creek Marina & Campground near Camanche, IA
Salary: $13.50 per Hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Clinton County - Seasonal Concession Worker - Camanche, IA
Posted 12/27/2024
Seasonal concession worker at Rock Creek Marina and Campground working 20-29 per week.
Salary: $12.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Warren County - Summer Naturalists - 2025 - Indianola, IA
Posted 12/26/2024
Warren County Conservation is hiring two summer naturalists to work with the Environmental Education team. The summer naturalist will assist with summer day camps, outdoor recreation, and other summer environmental education programming.
Salary: $14/hr Deadline: Open Until Filled
Warren County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Indianola, IA
Posted 12/26/2024
Come join an amazing team that helps manage 2,700 acres; including biking and hiking trails, natural resource areas, camp grounds, and a nature center. This position is under the general supervision of the Park Superintendent. Primary duties include mowing, landscaping, and general maintenance of all Conservation Board areas.
Salary: $14-$15/hr DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled
Iowa County - Seasonal Conservation Aide - Ladora, IA
Posted 12/20/2024
Under general supervision of the Director & Rangers, assists in the development and maintenance of Iowa County Conservation Board (ICCB) wildlife areas, campground, equipment, and facilities.
Salary: $13/hr Deadline: 04/15/2025
Story County - Seasonal Naturalist - Ames, IA
Posted 12/20/2024
This position will offer opportunities to observe and participate in nature interpretation, environmental education and outdoor public programming. Naturalists may assume assigned tasks of increased responsibility. The position will start May 19, 2025, and will end approximately August 22, 2025. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Environmental Education Coordinator and Naturalist.
Salary: $14.00/hr Deadline: Open Until Filled
Linn County - Conservation Seasonal - Cedar Rapids, IA
Posted 12/16/2024
The Linn County Conservation Department has temporary (full-time) openings available for the 2025 warm recreation season.
Salary: $15 to $16.50 an hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Story County - Vegetation Management Aide - Nevada, IA
Posted 12/02/2024
Performs technical work planting native vegetation, conducting prescribed burns, controlling brush, mowing, applying herbicide, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Vegetation Management Biologist and Vegetation Management Specialist.
Salary: $15.25/hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Story County - Conservation Aide - Ames, IA
Posted 12/02/2024
Three month position which performs manual work assisting with the maintenance and enhancement of conservation properties, such as natural areas, parks, campgrounds, and trails, and related work as assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Operations Supervisor or Natural Resource Specialist.
Salary: $14/hr Deadline: Open Until Filled
Van Buren County - Bentonsport Campground Host - Bentonsport, IA
Posted 11/13/2024
Enjoy a free campsite on the banks of the Des Moines River in the historic village of Bentonsport.
Salary: $200/month Deadline: Open Until Filled
Linn County - Natural Resource Aide - Marion, IA
Posted 08/30/2024
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
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
