Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Glendale FWA

Date Posted:
Feb 10, 2026

Requisition

Location:

Montgomery, IN, US, 47558

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area: The Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area is composed of 8,060 acres with 1,400 acres of lake. The area was acquired over several years and restoration began in the 1970’s with property improvements and lake stocking. The area is popular for trapping, hunting, and fishing. Funds generated from the property are returned to programs that aid in fish and wildlife restoration.

Salary Statement: The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour.

The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers perform duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and/or control of property natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions include:

• Resource Management Techs – Assists with the control of invasive plant species natural area restoration trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking and/or timber stand improvement based on the property.
• Laborers – Work to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Laborers perform various duties based on property needs. Possible duties may include landscaping, mowing, firewood processing, structure maintenance, sign creation, trail upkeep, carpentry, and plumbing, based on property needs.
• Clerks – Performed wide variety of tasks to support property staff. Duties may include inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties.
• Office Assistants – Answer inquiries about the property and provide quality customer service to the park visitors. This position also assists property management with operations and administrative functions.
• Nature Preserves Steward – Assists Regional Ecologists to implement habitat restoration and management plans for native plant and animal communities, including endangered, threatened, or rare species. Duties may include physical or chemical removal of invasive plant species, natural area restoration, controlled/prescribed burns, trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking and/or timber stand improvement.
• Biological Naturalist Aides – Assist District Biologists with future succession control, food plot plans, fish, wildlife, and vegetation surveys. Duties may include data collection, species monitoring, mowing, planting, and managing habitats for wildlife.
• Creel Clerk – interview anglers, collect biological information and tissues from various fish species, and enter data on relevant forms and/or systems.
• Wildlife Science Tech – Assist Wildlife Science Biologists with research and management activities focused on a species or group of species. Duties may include developing and conducting surveys, building, and maintaining traps, equipment maintenance, coordinating volunteers, entering data, staffing check stations, and processing carcasses.
• Wildlife/Hatchery Tech – Assist properties with wildlife management activities or Hatchery Biologists with fish production and stocking. Duties may include fish culture, fish stocking, facility and equipment maintenance, wildlife habitat management activities including prescribed fire, planting, mowing, disking, and tree cutting. This role may also assist with wildlife surveys and samples.
• Shooting Range Officers – Monitor the activities of visitors using the shooting range while providing quality customer service and education on safe gun handling. This role will enforce shooting range standard operating procedures and provide basic maintenance to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

• High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience.
• Individuals may be expected to work…