Summer Naturalist Interns

Summer Naturalist Intern (up to 4 positions) Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

Woodbury County Conservation Board, Sioux City, Iowa

Description: Each 12‑week position will run approximately May 18, 2026 through August 14, 2026, and will offer opportunities to actively participate in environmental education (EE), public information, nature interpretation activities and habitat management. The summer naturalist(s) may assume assigned tasks of increasing responsibility.

• Assist the staff naturalists with planning and conducting nature interpretation and environmental education program activities for a wide range of audiences.
• Plan and conduct summer day camps.
• Plan and conduct public education programs and special events.
• Assist with nature center exhibit maintenance and animal care.
• Assist with habitat management such as prairie shrub removal and trail work.
• Participate with publicity and public informational activities as assigned.
• Assist with center host duties as assigned.
• Maintain working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

The summer naturalist(s) will work no more than 40 hours per work week (non‑routine including some weekends, evenings, and holidays).

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Current, valid driver’s license; ability to get to/from the work site; ability to use hand and small power tools and to work in extreme environmental conditions (heat, humidity, steep terrain). Applicant for hire must successfully pass background checks, a physical exam, and drug screening prior to employment.

$14.25 per hour

Must be received by 4:30 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2026.

Woodbury County application, resume, and cover letter are required.

Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADA, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

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A Completed County application form, resume, and cover letter are required. If application requirements are not complete, application will not be forwarded. Must be received by 4:30 PM on 2/13/2026.