What is a conservation worker and how to become one

Key steps to become a conservation worker

1. Explore conservation worker education requirements

   Most common conservation worker degrees

   Bachelor's

   56.2 %

   High School Diploma

   22.9 %

   Associate

   17.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific conservation worker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Manual Labor	24.97%
   Mowing	11.86%
   Equipment Maintenance	9.58%
   Trail Maintenance	8.61%
   Grounds Maintenance	7.66%

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3. Complete relevant conservation worker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New conservation workers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a conservation worker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real conservation worker resumes.

4. Research conservation worker duties and responsibilities

   • Operate heavy machinery, lawn mowing, trimming and general maintenance of park.
   • Clean, mow, use of chainsaw and pole pruners.
   • Mow, weedeat and tree trimming and removal.
   • Perform pruning, trimming and mowing on trees, shrubs, grind cover and grass areas.

5. Apply for conservation worker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a conservation worker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams