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.

We are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply for staff openings. Even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed in a position description, please apply anyway if the position aligns with your goals and passions.

As a proud employer of National Service, we also encourage AmeriCorps & Peace Corps alumni to apply for staff openings.

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Executive Director

Position: Executive Director
Location: St. Paul, MN
Salary: $150,000 and $175,000 annually

Position Summary: The Corps seeks its next Executive Director to lead a bold agenda, to provide stability and inspiration to the skilled and committed staff, and to envision an organizational and world future that is financially sustainable and that recognizes the changing needs and priorities of our day.

The Executive Director reports to CCMI’s 19-member Board of Directors and is responsible for consistent achievement of CCMI’s environmental stewardship, service-learning mission, and financial objectives. The Executive Director provides guidance and oversight of an annual operating budget of $10+ million with multiple revenue streams, leads a passionate and committed team of 41 staff members and nearly 400 program participants, and works to build a cohesive, equitable, and inclusive team among approximately seven locations in Minnesota and Iowa.

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, as soon as possible, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/conservcorpsmniaed.

Priority application deadline: August 12, 2024

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Youth Outdoors Program Manager

Position: Program Manager
Program: Youth Outdoors
Location: St. Paul, MN
Date Posted: July 10, 2024
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 annually

Position Summary: The Youth Outdoors Program Manager manages all aspects of the Youth Outdoors (YO) Program. The program connects Twin Cities youth, ages 15-18, to the natural environment through paid conservation and community improvement projects while they gain job experience and college/career skills for the future. Young adults, ages 18-35, serve as AmeriCorps members who lead the youth in educational and service-learning activities and complete challenging, but impactful conservation projects as part of a field crew when not leading youth.

The Program Manager responsibilities include project management, administrative tasks, AmeriCorps member and youth outreach, recruitment, training and support, and overseeing day-to-day program operations. Time is split between managing afterschool youth programming, AmeriCorps member development and outdoor conservation projects. This position supervises and delegates responsibilities for various duties to the YO Assistant Program Manager and YO Field Coordinator.

Priority application deadline: August 9, 2024

CCMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its staff and members. Employment decision 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.

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AmeriCorps & Youth Opportunities

Looking to join the Corps as a program participant? Explore our wide variety of positions for youth and young adults.