Conservation Coordinator

Summit • Alden, IA

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About The Position

The Conservation Coordinator leads the care of conservation lands and grounds across Summit Agricultural Group’s livestock production facilities. The position operates equipment, restores native habitat, maintains an attractive appearance at each site, and partners with government agencies on land management strategy. Work includes grounds and facility preservation, conservation land management, and routine equipment repair and maintenance. Some tasks are performed outdoors in varying weather. The work environment may involve noise, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. The position is full-time, normally Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work and additional availability potentially required during staffing challenges.

Requirements

• Self-directed and adaptable, able to work effectively with minimal supervision, independently or on a team, in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to operate power tools, large and small agricultural equipment (including skid loaders, tractors, and truck and trailer), and hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of GPS.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Ability to continuously repeat movements such as bending, lifting, and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• CDL, or ability to obtain one.
• Associate degree or B.S. in a conservation-related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead groundskeeping projects across livestock production sites.
• Seed and maintain bluegrass lawns.
• Mow and trim grounds.
• Maintain and plant trees.
• Spray grass and tree rows.
• Install and maintain driplines on new trees.
• Partner with staff and government agencies to manage conservation properties.
• Prepare and seed areas with native grasses and forbs.
• Perform spring prescribed burns.
• Mow and spray to control invasive vegetative species.
• Prepare and plant food plots.
• Conduct timber stand improvement projects.
• Manage routine repair and maintenance of equipment, including skid loaders, tractors, mowers, and trimmers.
• Neutralize sprayers.
• Calibrate grass drills.
• Maintain chainsaws.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed