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Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa offers a wide variety of positions for youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds who are interested in connecting with nature, engaging in environmental stewardship, and giving back to their community.

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Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

See table below for 2024 application round deadlines and important dates:

Round Application Deadline Group Info Session Interview
1 Oct 3 Oct 7-9 Oct 14-18
2 Oct 24 Oct 28-30 Nov 4-8
3 Nov 7* Nov 12-14 Nov 18-22
4 Nov 21** Nov 25-26 Dec 2-6
5 Dec 5 Dec 9-11 Dec 16-20
6 Dec 12 Dec 16-18 Jan 6-9

*Final application deadline for Field Specialist positions.

**Final application deadline for Crew Leader and Individual Placement positions.

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Field Specialist

Complete natural resource service projects as well as provide training, education, coordination and leadership to ensure a positive and safe experience for regional AmeriCorps members. Primary responsibilities include: fostering AmeriCorps member development through experiential learning, providing technical skills training, monitoring field safety and conducting equipment maintenance.

Application Deadline: November 7, 2024
Start Date: Jan 6, 2025
Region(s): Central MN, Iowa, Minnesota, Northern MN, Southern MN, Twin Cities
Age Range(s): 18-30
Region(s): Central MN, Iowa, Minnesota, Northern MN, Southern MN, Twin Cities
Age Range(s): 18-30
Status: Open

Field Crew Member/Leader

Lead crews in completing natural resource conservation projects such as exotic species management, herbicide application, stream bank stabilization and erosion control, timber stand improvement, prescribed burning, trail construction & maintenance, tree planting, basic carpentry, wild land fire suppression and emergency response in partnership with public land management agencies such as the DNR, USFWS, NPS, SWCDs, etc. Facilitatee training, education, coordination, and leadership to support a positive and safe experience for fellow AmeriCorps Crew Members.

Application Deadline: November 7, 2024
Start Date: Feb 3, 2025 (members) / Jan 16, 2025 (leaders)
Program(s): Field Crews
Region(s): Central MN, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Northern MN, Southern MN, Twin Cities
Age Range(s): 18-30
Program(s): Field Crews
Region(s): Central MN, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Northern MN, Southern MN, Twin Cities
Age Range(s): 18-30

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Wondering about housing options? While we only offer housing for a select number of positions, CCMI is here to support you in finding affordable housing. Join our Housing Facebook group and read through our housing resources.

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Reach out by email or call 651-209-9900.