Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is a non-profit organization that provides meaningful work for young people in conserving energy, managing natural resources, responding to disasters and leading volunteers. Positions involve physically challenging, team-oriented outdoor work while learning about the environment and networking with natural resource professionals.
Upcoming available opportunities:
AmeriCorps Field Crew Leader/Members
Participants receive technical skills training and certifications; and complete natural resource work across Minnesota and Iowa (projects include: exotic species removal, wildland firefighting, shoreline restoration, trail maintenance, habitat improvement, and native planting).
Youth Outdoors Leader/Members
Lead crews of Saint Paul and Minneapolis youth, ages 15-18, in environmental education and community service projects after school and on Saturdays.
Home Energy Squad Members
Identify simple opportunities to save energy and install materials in homes to improve neighborhood energy efficiency.
Application deadlines vary by program
www.conservationcorps.org/apply [1]
For more information, contact Carissa at recruit@conservationcorps.org [2]