Conservation Intern

Ozaukee County•Port Washington, WI

1d•$18

About The Position

This internship position provides technical support related to soil and water conservation through means such as promoting soil health, agricultural engineering, GIS mapping, and community education and outreach. The projects completed in this internship will usher compliance with county ordinances to protect and enhance Ozaukee County’s Soil and Water Resources. Employment period is between May – August 2026 at a pay rate of $17.53/hour. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

Applicant must possess or be pursuing a degree in natural resources or other related environmental fields.
Computer skills, the ability to navigate and understand maps (aerial, soil, and topography) is required.
Applicant must have the ability to work with limited supervision and establish priorities to complete tasks given to them.
They must be reliable and have the ability to stay on task.
Indoor and outdoor work is required, and infrequent heavy lifting may be included when working with the tractor and interseeder.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required

Nice To Haves

Experience, either hands-on or in class, in ArcGIS, GPS and agriculture is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist the Land and Water Staff in performing topographic surveys using GPS/Transit survey equipment for projects related to conservation, such as grassed waterways, animal waste control, erosion control, etc.
Use Survey Equipment to stakeout projects prior to construction, and collect documentation throughout the construction process to ensure specs. and standards are met.
Assist with mapping features within Ozaukee County using ArcGIS.
Assist with agricultural research at the County’s HWY 57 Demonstration Plot.
Assist with calibration, and use of county rental equipment: Tractor/Interseeder, Airseeder, Crimper.
Attend and assist with the setup, presentation and cleanup of community education events such as field days, workshops, and the Plot Day held at the HWY 57 Demonstration Plot alongside The Clean Farm Families Producer-Led Watershed Group and Ozaukee County Demo Farm Network.
Assist staff with collection of water samples from local streams following the Water Action Volunteer protocol and the Poseidon Pellet research plot.
Assist and shadow the Zoning and Sanitation staff, as well as the Planning and Parks Dept’s Fish Passage Program.
A summer project of the Intern’s choosing will be assigned.