Field Crews serve outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and occasionally responding to natural disasters or community needs. Members develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects. Field Crews complete projects in partnership with public land management agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, cities, counties, and trail associations.
Projects vary by location, but may include:
- Invasive species management
- Stream bank stabilization, erosion control
- Prescribed burning
- Trail construction & maintenance
- Tree planting
- Basic carpentry
- Wildland fire suppression
- Emergency response
We provide hands-on job skills training and certifications. This position does not require prior experience in natural resources.
Details:
- Entry level, no prior experience necessary
- Term: January/February – December 2023
- Crews are based in Bemidji, Duluth, Gooseberry Falls State Park, and other locations across Minnesota and Iowa
- Typical schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Hours may vary by location and project. Overnight travel (4-12 consecutive days) is sometimes required.
Benefits:
- Stipend: $1,810/month
- Education award: $6,495 upon successful completion of the program, which can be used on qualifying student loans or education expenses
- Up to 20% of time spent on skills training, development, and certifications
- Health insurance
- Childcare assistance
- Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans
- Access to member assistance fund and housing stipend
- Networking and career development events and opportunities
Qualifications:
- US Citizen, national, or permanent resident (per AmeriCorps eligibility guidelines)
- Ability and desire to work well with others in a team setting, outdoors and in all weather conditions
- Commitment to upholding Corps values of safety, service, respect, equity, and community
- High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to engage youth and young adults in meaningful service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. Our vision is a world in which everyone has equitable access to nature, is equipped to succeed in career and life, and is empowered to make a difference in conserving natural resources. Learn more at conservationcorps.org
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply Online: conservationcorps.org/join
Field Crew Member
Posted: February 16, 2023 by cece
Category: Conservation Corps
Field Crews serve outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and occasionally responding to natural disasters or community needs. Members develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects. Field Crews complete projects in partnership with public land management agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, cities, counties, and trail associations.
Projects vary by location, but may include:
We provide hands-on job skills training and certifications. This position does not require prior experience in natural resources.
Details:
Benefits:
Qualifications:
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to engage youth and young adults in meaningful service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. Our vision is a world in which everyone has equitable access to nature, is equipped to succeed in career and life, and is empowered to make a difference in conserving natural resources. Learn more at conservationcorps.org
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply Online: conservationcorps.org/join
Field Crews serve outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and occasionally responding to natural disasters or community needs. Members develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects. Field Crews complete projects in partnership with public land management agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, cities, counties, and trail associations.
Projects vary by location, but may include:
We provide hands-on job skills training and certifications. This position does not require prior experience in natural resources.
Details:
Benefits:
Qualifications:
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to engage youth and young adults in meaningful service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. Our vision is a world in which everyone has equitable access to nature, is equipped to succeed in career and life, and is empowered to make a difference in conserving natural resources. Learn more at conservationcorps.org
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply Online: conservationcorps.org/join