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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.
Explore open and upcoming opportunities below and filter to find your perfect match.
Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applicant Rounds
We are implementing a new application process to improve the applicant experience and interview flow. Please note the application deadlines below and ensure you will be available for the required group info session and interview during the respective timeframe for that application round.
| Round | Application Deadline |
Group Info Session Timeframe |
Interview Timeframe |
| 1 | Oct 5 | Oct 9 – 12 | Oct 16 – 20 |
| 2 | Oct 26 | Oct 30 – Nov 1 | Nov 6 – 10 |
| 3 | Nov 9 | Nov 13 – 15 | Nov 27 – Dec 1 |
| 4 | Nov 21 + | Nov 27 – 29 | Dec 4 – 8 |
| 5 | Dec 7 ^ | Dec 11 – 13 | Dec 18 – 22 |
| 6 | Dec 31 | Jan 3 – 5 | Jan 8 – 12 |
+ Nov 21: Final Field Specialist/Individual Placement Deadline
^ Dec 7: Final Crew Leader Deadline
Questions? Please reach out to our recruitment team.
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Youth Outdoors Crew Member (Fall)
Earn a paycheck while learning about the natural environment through conservation and community improvement projects! Youth crew members (ages 15-18) participate in a rigorous program of work, education, and training and complete environmental restoration projects within the Twin Cities area.
Summer Youth Corps Youth Crew Member
Summer Youth Corps Youth Crew members will participate in a rigorous program of work, education and training and will complete environmental restoration projects. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, foot bridge building, landscaping, campsite development and invasive plant removal.
Youth Outdoors Youth Crew Member (Spring)
Youth crew members will participate in a rigorous program of work, education and training and complete environmental restoration projects within the Twin Cities area. Crew member participate in tool training and receive ongoing education as well as completing projects such as brush hauling, rain garden installation, invasive plant removal, seed collection, energy conservation activities, wildlife habitat construction and maintenance, prairie restoration and leading volunteers.
Wilderness Youth Crew Member – Summer Youth Corps
Summer Youth Corps Youth Crew members will participate in a rigorous program of work, education and training and will complete environmental restoration projects. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, foot bridge building, landscaping, campsite development and invasive plant removal.
Youth Peer Mentor – Summer Youth Corps
Summer Youth Corps Youth Crew members will participate in a rigorous program of work, education and training and will complete environmental restoration projects. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, foot bridge building, landscaping, campsite development and invasive plant removal.
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Housing Resources
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.
