ODNR Division of Wildlife - Wildlife Careers - Seasonal Opportunities

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

The Division of Wildlife hires seasonal employees each year to help complete research and management tasks.  There are positions available throughout the state, but only a limited number of jobs exist.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

All positions are unclassified (i.e., no civil service or collective bargaining rights), are seasonal in nature (work a specified period of time, maximum of 1000 hours per fiscal year), and do not earn benefits. There is no relocation assistance or housing.

Please see the jobs available below. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to those positions in which you have an interest. Application information is also below.

Positions Available


Title (Click for PDF Flyer) Location Number Available Pay Rate Duration Deadline
Natural Resources Specialist (NRS) Wildlife District Offices 1,2,3,4,5 24 $7.85/hr Varies depending on location March 1, 2013
Conservation Worker Lake Erie Fisheries Research Stations N/A $13.44/hr Varies depending on position February 4 for jobs starting in March
February 28 for jobs starting in May
Conservation Worker (Creel Clerk) Wildlife District Offices 1,3,4,5 12 $13.44/hr April 13- August 4, 2013 Until filled
Conservation Worker Olentangy Wildlife Research Station 3 $13.44/hr April 8 - mid August, 2013 February 22, 2012
Conservation Worker London and Hebron State Fish Hatcheries 2 $13.44/hr Spring, Summer, Fall N/A
Seasonal Naturalist Position at the Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center Magee Marsh Wildlife Area - Ottawa County 1 $7.85/hr April 1 - September 30, 2013 N/A
Natural Resources Specialist (NRS) Ohio State Fairgrounds 2 $7.85/hr June 3 - August 16, 2013 N/A
Natural Resources Specialist (NRS) Castalia State Fish Hatchey - Erie County 1 $7.85/hr Spring 2013 N/A

 

These positions are currently filling up. Please submit your resume to the contact listed  in the PDF Flyer for each postion as soon as possible.

For Creel Clerk Positions: An employee must show proof of auto liability insurance because use of their private automobile may be required to conduct this work.