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Explore summer internships and seasonal opportunities in Pottawattamie County and join a team of passionate and hardworking humans who are doing their best to make this world a little brighter. Applications are open for ages 18+.
At Pottawattamie Conservation, we believe our work should do so much more than provide beautiful natural areas for the public to enjoy for generations to come. We also want our work to:
We're growing our team and looking to find passionate and experienced individuals who believe in what we do.
Will YOU join us?
Applications close March 29th
Environmental Education Intern Ashley leading a summer camp at Hitchcock Nature Center in 2022.
Our Environmental Education Internships are designed for students pursuing an education or conservation-related degree. Students will gain experience in planning, developing, presenting, and evaluating environmental education programs for all ages, with a primary focus on summer camps. Interns will also help produce environmental education content and resources.
Duties include but are not limited to developing and presenting all aspects of interpretive programs including summer camps, general public programs, school programs, and special events under the supervision of the Environmental Education Coordinator and Naturalists and producing environmental education content for the website, social media, and more.
Applications close February 4th.
Natural Areas Management Intern, Crew Lead Noah cutting invasive white sweet clover in 2022.
Our Natural Areas Management internships and seasonal positions are designed for students and individuals who enjoy working hard outdoors and are passionate about habitat restoration. Duties include managing invasive species, conducting prescribed fire, and learning and practicing various land management techniques that keep your public parks beautiful. Preference is given to applicants pursuing a degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
Duties include but not limited to; tree and brush removal using chainsaws, brush cutters, other machinery, and hand labor; invasive species control using herbicide, hand labor, and other tools; implementation of prescribed fire as part of a crew; trail maintenance and sustainability. Work duties are generally performed out of doors and in inclement weather. Job duties require a considerable amount of physical activity, including walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, stooping, and climbing.
Applications open until filled.
Our Seasonal Park Ranger/Intern positions are designed for handy individuals who are knowledgeable about and enjoy groundskeeping, building maintenance, and environmental education, and are always courteous and willing to assist park visitors and camping guests to ensure they have a positive experience.
Duties include but are not limited to supervision of other seasonal staff and volunteers, collection of fees, public safety, public relations, planning of events, light construction, park maintenance, environmental education, and other duties as required. Job duties require a considerable amount of physical activity, including walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, stooping and climbing.
Positions are available at the following parks: Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA | Botna Bend Park in Hancock, IA | Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA and Narrows River Park in Council Bluffs, IA (this position covers both parks)
