Job Description

Conservation Internship

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in partnership with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), is seeking an intern to work on a variety of soil conservation and water quality program support tasks in the USDA Sidney Field Office. This position will offer the opportunity to learn a diverse set of conservation skills in the field and office environment.

Location

: USDA Sidney Field Office, 503 W St., Sidney, IA 51652

Duration

: May 2026-December 2026

Compensation

: $14.00/hour (part time/full time not to exceed 480 hours)

Description

: Intern will work in joint capacity with IDALS and NRCS to assist with conservation related activities including:

Providing excellent customer service when working with the public, landowners, and customers. Spending time outdoors during summer months (rough terrain and inclement weather) Assisting with conservation planning, layout, and checkout. Presenting a final report to SWCD Commissioners summarizing intern experience and attend required trainings.

Preferred Skills

Interest in hands-on-learning about Iowa's soil and water conservation programs. Must be graduating high school senior/current college student enrolled and majoring in a field of study related to agriculture, conservation, engineering, construction trades, GIS, communications, public relations, urban planning, or environmental sciences. Recent college graduates are eligible to apply.

Apply

: Interested applicants should email their resume to Amanda Dollison at by

March 1st, 2026

. Please call 712-374-2014 if you have any questions.

*Successful candidates may be required to satisfactorily complete a federal background investigation and fingerprint check. Applicants must maintain a valid driver's license.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Work Location: In person