The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for motivated natural resource professionals interested in being a Park Manager.  If you would love to work in one of Iowa's most beautiful outdoor public spaces, have the ability to work independently and appreciate seeing visible results from your efforts, one of these positions might be a great fit for you. We are recruiting for three unique Park Manager vacancies located at:  Beeds Lake State Park, Hampton, Iowa; Nine Eagles State Park, Davis City, Iowa; and Lake Wapello State Park, Drakesville, Iowa.  State Park Managers are charged with overseeing the daily operations of the park, ensuring the safety of park users, and promoting Iowa’s natural resources.  The successful candidates will be required to live within 30 miles of their assigned state park as outlined in DNR Park Bureau policy.

Locations:

  • Beeds Lake State Park: 1422 165th St, Hampton, IA 50441
  • Nine Eagles State Park:  23678 Dale Miller Rd. Davis City, Iowa 50065
  • Lake Wapello State Park, 15248 Campground Road, Drakesville, IA 52552

Closing Date:          March 25th, 2025, 11:59 PM 

Position: Park Manager (3) - Parks Bureau