Warren County - Summer Naturalists Indianola, IA

The Warren County Conservation Board is offering two Summer Naturalist positions in 2025.

• Assist and present a variety of environmental and recreational education programs indoors and outdoors for all ages in various weather conditions.
• Prepare materials, set up facilities, and clean up after programs.
• Assist with caring for live animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.
• Assist in camp management and help set rules and boundaries for campers alongside coworkers.
• Follow all policies and procedures set by Warren County Conservation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Energetic, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and motivated.
• Experience working with children outdoors or in a classroom setting is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of local ecology, biology, and natural resources.
• Ability to share and teach information.
• Good written and oral communication and leadership skills are a must.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, balance, climb, and work in a variety of weather conditions, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license, punctual, and responsible.

$15.00/hr

40 hours a week, maximum with some weekend and overnight hours for summer camps and programs. Start and end dates may vary, but generally begin in May and end in August.

Send resume, cover letter, application form, and references to:
Hannah Van Loon, Warren County Conservation Board, th Ave, Indianola, IA 50125, or email: hannahh