Conservation Aide

Muscatine SWCD/NRCS
3500 Oakview Dr Ste A
Muscatine, Iowa 52761

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: 8-4:30

Essential Functions:

Assist office personnel with surveying, soil sampling, and construction inspection.
Assist office personnel with conservation planning.
Assist office personnel with wetland determinations, including note-taking.
Work is outdoors and in the office, depending on the weather.
May assist in answering telephones, filing and other administrative-type tasks.
Help keep work areas neat and organized to promote positive image. Use appropriate behavior in keeping with the mission, vision and beliefs and in accordance with operating procedures and policies.

Minimum Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge: Prompt and dependable, takes pride in ownership in work. Must be a self starter, team player and able to perform routine tasks without being prompted. Ability to follow instructions.
Must be a high school student in good standing. Must be poised, mature and possess a positive attitude while being flexible. Ability to follow instruction. Professional and trustworthy conduct is required. Must be courteous and respectful.

This job description is not a complete list of possible job duties. Training will be provided. Intern may be asked to perform other duties by the staff or supervisor. Intern will be evaluated on performance of the projects listed as well as interaction with employees and clients. Work hours will be negotiated with each candidate.

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