Energy Corps
The Energy Corps program equips young adults with hands-on training and real-world experience in energy efficiency, facility auditing, and natural resource stewardship.
Members receive classroom and field instruction to conduct surveys of public and nonprofit buildings—evaluating HVAC systems, drafting, plug loads, building envelopes, and overall energy performance. These audits provide project hosts with clear, actionable insights to improve building efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and create healthier community spaces. Members also perform basic retrofits such as sealing attics, patching air leaks, and upgrading lighting.
Beyond energy audits, Energy Corps Members contribute to a wide range of conservation and community resilience projects. Teams may restore habitat, manage natural resources, build and maintain trails, stabilize stream banks, plant trees, and assist with invasive species management. Members may also support local communities during natural disasters or other urgent needs.
The Energy Corps program offers a challenging, rewarding service experience that builds technical skills, supports local communities, and prepares participants for future careers in clean energy, sustainability, and natural resources.
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Benefits
Training & Certifications
The program includes extensive training and professional development opportunities, such as building science principles, energy auditing, conservation skills, OSHA 10 safety, First Aid/CPR, defensive driving, tool use, disaster response, and leadership development.
Compensation
Receive an hourly wage of $16.50/hr during your program term with Energy Corps. You may also be eligible to receive one-time financial assistance through our Member Assistance Fund.
Other benefits include:
- MN Paid Family & Medical Leave
- Training, certifications, networking
- Access to outdoor clothing library
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Hours & Schedule
Members serve for 8 or 10-hour days, 40 hours each week (schedules may vary). A typical schedule for Twin Cities-based work is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, including a mandatory 30-minute lunch break, which does not count toward service hours. Overnight travel (up to 4 consecutive days at a time) is required for service projects outside of the Twin Cities region. A typical schedule during out-of-town travel may be Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Some unique opportunities (including emergency response assignments for natural disasters) may require members to deploy for several weeks at a time. Room and board are provided along with special field opportunities when crews are away from home.
Who to Contact
Questions? Contact Matt Roegge, Program Manager, at matt.roegge@conservationcorps.org.
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