Employment Opportunities
Explore our open positions
Explore our open positions
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.
Posted 05/15/2025
Tama County Conservation is looking for a self starting, motivated Park Ranger / Conservation Tech to provide park safety and help improve our wildlife habitat and public hunting grounds.
Salary: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on qualifications Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted 05/15/2025
Join the Warren County Conservation team that helps manage ~2,700 acres of public parks and resource areas across the county! The Conservation Ecologist will support the Warren County Conservation Department in managing and restoring the county’s habitats and ecosystems, including remnant and reconstructed prairies, wetlands, forests, and oak savannas.
Salary: $56,000-60,000 per year, with annual pay matrix increases. Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted 05/09/2025
Come join a devoted staff which takes pride in making a difference in the natural resource field. This position will be open until filled.
Salary: $45,000 Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted 05/07/2025
Diamond Lake Park includes a 97acre lake, more than 80 campsites, and 280 acres of attached public hunting area with an additional 1920 acres of wildlife management areas. We are actively restoring many areas and looking for someone to driven and motivated to improve our areas as part of our team. With a diverse public, great local support, and many wildlife areas, we are excited to open the position for our Park Tech.
Salary: $45,000 - $49,000 Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted 04/30/2025
The Park Technician will join a dedicated team tasked with managing 41 parks and natural areas spread across Buchanan County. If you enjoy working outside, maintaining parks and managing habitat, this is the position for you.
Salary: 45,065 plus benefits Deadline: 05/19/2025
Posted 04/29/2025
Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) seeks a full-time Operations Superintendent. This position is under the general supervision of the Conservation Director and is responsible for the supervision of employees engaged in a wide variety of maintenance, construction, and repair activities, and projects with in the county park system in a safe and efficient manner.
Salary: $79,853.80 - $95,824.56 Annual plus benefits Deadline: 05/19/2025
Posted 04/29/2025
Join the Warren County Conservation team that helps manage ~2,700 acres of public parks and resource areas across the county! The Maintenance Technician will provide maintenance and upkeep for all equipment and facilities operated and managed by the Warren County Conservation Board. Work may be performed with limited supervision, but a supervisor may regularly check for conformance with periodic inspections.
Salary: $23-$24.05 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted 04/28/2025
Full Time position under the supervision of the Conservation Director. The Park Technician performs a wide variety of professional, technical, and field duties on Jefferson County Conservation Board managed parks, trails, and natural resource areas. Non-standard work week will include some nights, holidays, and weekends.
Salary: $45,000 to $60,000 DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted 04/28/2025
Join our team in NE Iowa. We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our 11-member team. This role requires flexibility with some evening and weekend hours.
Salary: $51,000-$53,000 Deadline: 05/27/2025
Posted 03/17/2025
Come work in Sioux county In a Cooperative habitat Technician positions between the state of Iowa and Sioux County Conservation Board.
Salary: $42,500 with annual performance raises. Deadline: Open Until Filled
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: Open Until Filled
Posted 05/08/2025
Located out of Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area, this is a part-time seasonal position working 32-40 hrs. per week from May through September Specific start and end dates can be flexible.
Salary: $15-17/hour Deadline: 05/18/2025
Posted 04/25/2025
The Linn County Conservation Department has 1 temporary (full-time) Natural Resources Aide opening available for the 2025 warm recreation season. The position will report to Morgan Creek Park.
Salary: $15-16 Deadline: 05/30/2025
Posted 04/25/2025
The Linn County Conservation Department has 1 temporary (full-time) Watercraft Concession Manager opening available for the 2025 warm recreation season. The position will report to Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City, IA.
Salary: $15-16 Deadline: 05/30/2025
Posted 04/25/2025
The Linn County Conservation Department has 2 temporary (full-time) opening available for the 2025 summer season (June – August). These positions are based at the Linn County Wanatee Park Shop and will support Natural Resources and Vegetation Management related work.
Salary: $15-16 Deadline: 05/30/2025
Posted 04/16/2025
We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-oriented Seasonal Bait Shop Assistant to join our team at Casino Bay Bait and Tackle located at Casino Bay Marina/Storm Lake Marina in Storm Lake, Iowa. As a member of our team, you will play a key role in providing excellent customer service, ensuring our customers have everything they need for a successful day on the lake and helping to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment.
Salary: DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
Posted 03/24/2025
Join our team for the 2025 season!
Salary: $14.00 hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted 03/24/2025
Join us for the 2025 Season!
Salary: $14.00 hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
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
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
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
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
Posted 01/28/2025
Help maintain Jackson County Parks this summer!
Salary: $13.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted 01/28/2025
Work in environmental education this summer!
Salary: $13.00 per hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
Posted 01/17/2025
Campground Host wanted for beautiful Grant Park along the North Raccoon River!
Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
Posted 01/14/2025
Woodbury County has an opportunity for seasonal concession staff at the recently renovated Brown's Lake beach. Position runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Salary: $13.00/hour Deadline: Open Until Filled
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
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
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
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
Posted 04/22/2024
Opportunity to gain valuable experience working on over 3,600 acres of wildlife habitat, campgrounds, trails, and shooting ranges in north central Iowa.
Salary: $14.50 - $16.50 Deadline: Open Until Filled
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