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

Conservation Manager

Join Mississippi Valley Conservancy as our next Conservation Manager! We’re seeking an experienced, motivated conservation professional to lead and manage land protection projects—including conservation easements, land acquisitions, and other conservation transactions—across our nine-county Driftless Area service region. This full-time position is based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, reports to the Conservation Director, and offers a salary of $65,000–$75,000, plus a strong benefits package. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of experience in conservation land transactions, strong knowledge of natural resources and southwestern Wisconsin, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and proficiency in GIS and ArcGIS Pro. If you’re passionate about permanent land protection, enjoy working with landowners and partners, and want to help conserve the forests, bluffs, prairies, wetlands, streams, and farmlands that make the Driftless Area special, review the full position description for responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and application instructions.

Conservation Manager Job Description

 

Temporary Positions

Habitat Technicians (2)

We're Hiring! Love working outdoors and making a difference for Wisconsin’s natural landscapes? Mississippi Valley Conservancy is hiring two part-time, seasonal Habitat Technicians to join our Land Management Team!  Help restore and care for more than 5,500 acres of nature preserves across the Driftless Area. Work will include invasive species control, brush removal, prescribed burns, timber stand improvement and leading summer restoration crews. Click below to read the details about the position and how to apply:

Habitat Technician Job Description

Position details:
      January–August 27, 2027
      Approximately 25–30 hours/week
      $18/hour
      Based in the La Crosse area, working throughout our nine-county service region.

If you're hardworking, enjoy hands-on conservation work and want to make a lasting difference for the land, we'd love to hear from you! Apply by emailing a cover letter, resume and three references in a single PDF to Levi Plath at [email protected]. Applications accepted until positions are filled.

 

Internships

There are currently no positions currently available. Please check back in January.

 

 

Find out what it is like to do an internship at the Conservancy. READ MITCHELL'S STORY

 

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

"My four months at MVC were incredibly useful and fulfilling. I am currently a student at UW–La Crosse studying Environmental Science. During my internship, I worked on multiple GIS projects, which aligned closely with my GIS coursework at the university. This experience helped me excel in that class, and the knowledge I gained through the internship also allowed me to progress more quickly in my other environmental studies courses." - Gabriel Lewis