Conservation Coordinator

Summit Agricultural Group • Alden Township, IA

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About The Position

The Conservation Coordinator leads care of conservation lands and grounds across Summit Agricultural Group’s livestock production facilities. The role operates equipment, restores native habitat, maintains the appearance of each site, and partners with government agencies on land management strategy.

The position leads groundskeeping projects, including seeding and maintaining bluegrass lawns, mowing and trimming, maintaining and planting trees, spraying grass and tree rows, and installing and maintaining driplines on new trees. It also works with staff and government agencies to manage conservation properties through native grass and forb seeding, prescribed burns, invasive vegetation control, food plot preparation and planting, and timber stand improvement projects.

The coordinator manages routine equipment repair and maintenance and performs other duties and projects as assigned. The position is full-time, normally operates Monday through Friday, and may require occasional evening and weekend work or additional availability 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, truck and trailer), and hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of GPS.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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; and 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 vegetation, prepare and plant food plots, and carry out timber stand improvement projects.
• Manage routine repair and maintenance of equipment, including skid loaders, tractors, mowers, trimmers, sprayers, grass drills, and chainsaws.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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