Employment
At Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI), we are proud of our long history of public service for the benefit of our members, our partners, the environment, and our community. By joining our passionate and dedicated staff team, employees are part of an ecosystem much bigger than CCMI.
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Youth Mental Health Consultant
Position: Youth Mental Health Consultant
Program: Summer Youth Corps (SYC)
Location: Hybrid, including Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (Finland, MN) and locations across Minnesota
Compensation: Fixed rate for participation at orientation; hourly rate thereafter negotiable, DOE, DOQ, and depending on services provided. Position is grant funded and total is not to exceed $10,000.
Schedule: Seasonal (May-August); Part time (10 hours/week typical)
Position Summary: SYC recognizes the need for mental health support within our programming and acknowledges that expertise in the field is needed. Contractor outcomes will be driven by the expertise of the mental health consultant (MHC).The MHC will work to break the stigma of mental health counseling while connecting youth to therapeutic services (through referrals and in collaboration with the youth’s parent or guardian) and will provide direct service to crew members voluntarily in the form of group and individual sessions. The consultant will provide non-therapeutic advice to SYC Program field and office staff on the region’s social-emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and social services infrastructure.
To respond to this solicitation, please submit qualifications and a short statement of how your skill set aligns with our needs to Kelsi Klaers, Youth Programs Director, by email at kelsi.klaers@conservationcorps.org
Risk & Safety Specialist
Position: Risk & Safety Specialist
Program: Human Resources
Location: St. Paul, MN
Salary: $65,000 – $70,000
Position Summary: The Risk & Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing, improving, and monitoring the safety and risk management processes within Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa. This role includes conducting safety assessments, ensuring field and office compliance with relevant laws, and developing training programs to promote workplace safety. This position reports to the Human Resources Director.
Priority application deadline: May 16, 2025
Join the Board of Directors
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is seeking applications for candidates for our Board of Directors. Board members commit to a 3-year term, and members may serve up to three consecutive terms. We are seeking new members for the term beginning in June 2025 and ending in May 2028.
AmeriCorps & Youth Opportunities
Looking to join the Corps as a program participant? Explore our wide variety of positions for youth and young adults.
CCMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its staff and members. Employment decisions with CCMI will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CCMI does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military service, union membership, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.