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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted January 22, 2024

Position Title:        Summer Internship (One opening)

Wage:                     $14/hour

Duration:               480 hours, Full Time, Temporary (Start in May)

Deadline to apply: Applications must be received by February 23, 2024

Location:                Anamosa, Iowa

Contact:                 Sonya Ellison, Secretary Sonya.Ellison@ia.nacdnet.net

Address:                 Jones Soil & Water Conservation District

                300 Chamber Drive Anamosa, IA  52205

How to apply:  Submit cover letter and resume to address above or email to sonya.ellison@ia.nacdnet.net

Job Description:  This position involves providing technical assistance to landowners and operators in Jones County to carry out the mission of the Jones Soil & Water Conservation District.  Individual works in office and in the field on the promotion, documentation, contracting, installation, and maintenance of conservation practices for both state and federal financial assistance programs, with a significant portion of time spent on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) activities. 

The successful candidate will assist field office staff with engineering surveys, designs, seeding plans, layout and checkout of conservation practices, status reviews and follow up with landowners.  These practices include grassed waterways, shallow water areas for wildlife, windbreaks, contour buffer strips, grass filter strips, riparian forest buffers and others.  Intern will assist with website maintenance, writing news articles, organizing field days, informational meetings, educational/outreach events to schools, producers, and other groups, and other tasks as needed.

Required Education:  Must be enrolled in college or recent graduate majoring in a field of study related to agriculture, conservation, engineering, construction trades, GIS, communications, public relations or urban planning.

Job Qualifications and Experience:  Ability to assist with fieldwork that requires walking through rough terrain.  Must possess good communication skills both verbally and in writing in order to provide one-on-one assistance to landowners and conservation partners.  Experience with Arc GIS software and developing websites is desirable.  Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. When working independently, must have the discipline to complete assignments efficiently and timely.  Need to possess a valid driver’s license.  Successful candidate will need to undergo a federal background investigation and fingerprint check.

Jones Soil & Water Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.