Seasonal Natural Resources Tech — Field & Habitat

State of Indiana; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area, operated by the State of Indiana, seeks Seasonal Natural Resources Workers to support survey, monitoring, and restoration tasks across multiple job lines. Positions include techs, laborers, clerks, and range staff.

Typical shifts may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A valid driver's license and ability to travel between properties are often required; some roles may require college coursework in wildlife or related fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or one year of work experience.
• Work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• DNR-provided uniform may be required.
• Travel to different properties may be required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Resource Management Techs assist with invasive species control and trail maintenance.
• Laborers maintain and repair buildings, grounds, and facilities; perform landscaping and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Clerks perform inventory, stocking, reporting and administrative duties.
• Office Assistants answer inquiries and support operations and admin tasks.
• Nature Preserves Steward assists habitat restoration and management plans for native communities.
• Biological Naturalist Aides assist with data collection, surveys, and habitat management.
• Creel Clerk interviews anglers and records biological data.
• Wildlife Science Tech supports surveys, traps, data entry, and project logistics.
• Wildlife/Hatchery Tech assists with wildlife management, stocking, and facility upkeep.
• Shooting Range Officers monitor range safety and assist visitors.

Skills

High school diploma

Evenings/weekends

Uniform awareness

Driver's license

Mobility to travel between properties

Education

College coursework in wildlife/natural resources (preferred)

Job description

The Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area, operated by the State of Indiana, seeks Seasonal Natural Resources Workers to support survey, monitoring, and restoration tasks across multiple job lines. Positions include techs, laborers, clerks, and range staff.

Typical shifts may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A valid driver's license and ability to travel between properties are often required; some roles may require college coursework in wildlife or related fields.