Land Conservation Assistant

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is seeking a full-time Land Conservation Assistant in Des Moines, IA. This entry-level role involves maintaining databases, preparing legal documents, monitoring conservation easements, and other related tasks. The position offers a hybrid work model with one day of remote work per week. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $61,000 annually, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.
Job Description

The Land Conservation Assistant serves as a full-time assistant to the conservation easement and land conservation team within Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) and reports directly to the Senior Land Protection Director & Counsel. This entry-level position will maintain the land project database, prepare legal documents, monitor conservation easements, compile baseline documentation reports, create maps, assist with USDA paperwork and record keeping and other duties as assigned.

This full-time, non-exempt position involves 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with some longer days and/or overnight travel. The position is based out of INHF’s Des Moines office and will allow flexibility to work from home one day per week.

Read the full job description, qualifications and benefits summary: https://www.inhf.org/land-conservation-assistant/

Applications are due June 2, 2025. Please email a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references (with contact information) to Kari Walker, Human Resources Director, at kwalker@inhf.org.

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) is a statewide 501 (c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization that works with private landowners and public agencies to protect and restore Iowa’s land, water and wildlife. Since our founding in 1979, our supporters and staff have protected more than 200,000 acres of Iowa’s natural resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Des Moines, IA 50309