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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Conservation Intern

NEOGOV is seeking a Conservation Intern to assist with conservation activities in Sauk County. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with local farmers and landowners while supporting conservation engineering and planning efforts.

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Responsibilities

Assist with whole farm inventories to gather existing site conditions and recommend conservation practices to address identified resource concerns and to comply with state statutes and administrative codes, and Sauk County Chapter 26 Agricultural Performance Standards and Manure Management Ordinance
Operate survey equipment, conduct soil investigations, and utilize computer design programs such as AutoCAD design software and ArcMap GIS to design and develop maps and construction plans for conservation practices that meet NRCS Technical Standards
Stake out soil and water conservation practices, assist with construction oversight, approve material uses and certify project installation
Assist landowners with developing and implementing conservation plans, managed grazing plans, and nutrient management plans that meet NRCS technical standards utilizing programs such as Snap Plus, ArcMap GIS, and AutoCAD designs software
Utilize modeling software (BARNY, BERT, RUSLE2, Snap Plus, etc.), to evaluate project outcomes based on phosphorus and sediment reduction and for use in progress reports for applicable projects
Implement annual surface water quality monitoring program utilizing Wisconsin’s Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology (WisCALM) to measure and document water quality parameters
Assist with the facilitation, coordination, and implementation of adult and youth informational and educational activities, including but not limited to: newsletters, list serves, field days, pasture walks, tours, workshops, and other public speaking events
Assist with department recycling and disposal programs including Clean Sweep and Agricultural Plastics Collection events
Monitor cropland and livestock facilities to ensure practices for applicable State or County programs were installed correctly and functioning as intended
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

AutoCADArcMap GISSoil ScienceConservation PlanningNatural ResourcesPublic SpeakingTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

Must be in the process of obtaining a graduate, undergraduate, or associate's degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Soil Science, Geography, Land Use Planning, or another related field
Valid Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle License

Preferred

Junior or senior level undergraduate student, or graduate student

Benefits

Health and life insurance
Eleven paid holidays
Generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Additional voluntary life
Supplemental
Dental
Vision
Accident
Short-term disability plans
Deferred compensation
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Wellness program
Assistance with Student Loans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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