2025 Conservation Technician Internship Announcement

Position Title: Conservation Technician Intern (480 hours)

Wage: $14 per hour. 

Employment Term: Start date any time after May 1, 2025. Must complete 480 hours by December 31, 2025 with flexibility to complete earlier.

Education: Must be a high school junior or senior or enrolled in college and majoring in a field of study related to agriculture, conservation/environmental sciences, engineering, construction trades, GIS, communications, public relations or urban planning.

Description of Duties:
Rural Conservation – status reviews, assist with surveying, outreach, conservation planning, other duties may be required and assigned as deemed appropriate. 

Urban Conservation – assist with community outreach and education events, assist with the cost share program, grant writing and reporting, other duties may be required and assigned as deemed appropriate

Office – update tract files, direct phone calls, and other office duties as deemed appropriate. 

Skills and Abilities: Must be able to create and maintain positive relationships with the public, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, work independently, and complete work in a timely manner.  The employee must be able to use a computer for the purposes of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email.  The employee’s direct supervisor will be the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. 

Send cover letter and resume by mail, fax, or email to:
Scott County SWCD
8370 Hillandale Rd
Davenport, IA 52806
phone (563) 391-1403 x 3   fax #(563)-388-0682                                                                  [email protected]