Employment & Internships

Current job postings

At Mississippi Valley Conservancy, we’re a team of passionate, driven individuals who care deeply about protecting the land, waters, and wildlife of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. We are problem-solvers, nature lovers, and community builders who believe in the power of conservation to create lasting change. If you're looking for a meaningful career where your skills, enthusiasm, and dedication can help shape a healthier, more resilient future—for both people and nature—we’d love to hear from you.

 

Permanent Positions

There are currently no permanent positions open at this time. Please check back regularly and watch Facebook for notices of openings.

 

Temporary Positions

Habitat Technician (2 positions): 

The Conservancy is seeking two part-time, seasonal Habitat Technicians to assist in implementing habitat restoration projects on the 5,500+ acres of nature preserves that the Conservancy owns. Projects may include timber stand improvement, brush removal, prescribed burning, invasive species control, leading and supervising volunteers and/or interns, chainsaw and brushsaw operation, herbicide application, and equipment maintenance with approximately 95% of time spent in the field on restoration projects. Some evenings and weekends will be required and working on uneven and steep terrain is guaranteed. Two timeframes are available (Option 1: January 5 – May 15, 2026; Option 2: January 5 – August 28, 2026). In option 2; from May 18th – Aug 28th, these positions will serve as crew leaders for our summer intern crews, supervising 3 crew members and facilitating crew operations on a daily basis.

View full job description: 2025-2026 Habitat Technicians.pdf and follow the directions to apply.

 

Internships

Spring Conservation Intern

We are accepting applications for the position of Conservation Intern who will assist with land protection, land management, and mapping projects that support the conservation of southwest Wisconsin’s diverse landscapes. This valuable internship will provide extensive exposure and hands-on experience working with a land trust on various conservation projects, including conservation easement mapping and data gathering, database input, map-making for outreach materials, land management activities, and assisting with the annual monitoring of conservation easements.   

Duties include assisting with land protection and land management projects; utilizing ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap to create property maps for private and public projects; loading and organizing maps and other data into the LANDSCAPE land conservation software; assisting in developing, implementing, and evaluating mapping capabilities for the organization; and assisting with field visits and annual monitoring visits as needed, which may include data collection/documentation and biotic inventories. Natural resources or GIS course work, other related coursework, and/or previous experience is required.

Read the full job description and learn how to apply here: SPRING INTERN JOB POSTING

 

Summer Internship information coming in January!
 

 

Kind words from prior interns:

Interning at MVC has helped prepare me for a career in conservation. On top of learning about land management practices and plant identification through hands-on experiences, I’m walking away with great friends and an even greater appreciation for the Driftless region. ~ Danielle Hudson

I spent my summer working with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy as part of an Individual Placement Program through WisCorps. Throughout this internship I gained valuable insight on conservation efforts within the driftless and was given the opportunity to apply many of those efforts within different properties and sites throughout southwest Wisconsin. This internship allowed me to grow in a way that will impact my future career and personal growth as I was given the opportunity to learn new things each day. The hands-on field experience that MVC provides is exceptional and will definitely assist me as I go on to pursue an environmentally oriented career. ~ Jaylen Vinney

This internship was everything I expected and more. I had an absolute blast this summer. I learned so many new skills, from learning to chainsaw, to speaking with landowners, that will absolutely help me in my future career. I made lasting friendships and connections that were built through shared passions of caring for our environment. I am very grateful I was able to have the opportunity to work for Mississippi Valley Conservancy. It strengthened my yearning to pursue a career in land conservation, specifically at a land trust near the Driftless Region. The Driftless Region is a such unique and beautiful area, something I didn't realize I took for granted growing up until I moved away to college. I would recommend this internship to anyone interested in land conservation and working hard to protect this beautiful area! ~ Riley Hubanks