ABOUT US

The Ionia Conservation District, which serves residents within Ionia County, is a local unit of government organized by the people within the district boundaries under provisions of The Soil Conservation District Law, Act 297 of Public Acts of 1937, as amended. In 1994, the Conservation District Law was made part of The Compiled Environmental Code. It is now Part 93 of Act 451 of 1994, as amended.

The District is a locally controlled resource management agency, created by concerned landowners and administered by a publicly elected, five-member, board of directors. The board hires qualified staff to program plan and facilitate activities. The Ionia Conservation District was organized in April 1945 through the process of petition, hearing and referendum under the leadership of local landowners who realized the importance of our soil and water resources.

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OUR FUNCTION

To make available technical, financial, and educational resources, whatever their source, and focus or coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local landowners with conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.

OUR MISSION

To assist Ionia County residents with the conservation, management, and wise use of natural resources in Ionia County.

Join our team!

Job Title: Part-Time Support Technician

Organization: Ionia Conservation District

Location: 431 Swartz Court, Ste. 300, Ionia, MI

Position Type: Part-Time

Position Overview: Ionia Conservation District is seeking a Conservation Support Technician to join our team. This part-time role is essential to supporting the district’s day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will assist materials management projects, support social media, handle plant material sales and product, respond to public inquiries, support District projects, and assist with general office and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

Hunting Access Program (HAP) field visits.
Materials Management project assistance including compactor site inspections.
Household Hazardous Waste support
Administrative Support: Assist with various office tasks, such as data entry, document preparation, scheduling, and other duties as assigned.
Social Media Management: Develop and post content to engage the community, promote events, and increase awareness of conservation efforts.
Plant material sales: Prepare and process orders, manage payments, and ensure smooth distribution during the planting season.
Project Assistance: Provide support for a variety of conservation projects including invasive species removal, maintenance, Farm Bill programming, community engagement, recycling, education, and more.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in administrative support or customer service preferred.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in social media platforms and basic knowledge of content creation.
Preference to natural resource/environmental experience and/or education.

Work Schedule: Flexible, approximately 20 hours per week, with some weekend or early evening hours as needed.

Application Process: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in conservation to melissa.eldridge@mi.nacdnet.net

Applications are open until February 12, 2025.

Ionia Conservation District is an equal-opportunity employer.

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