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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
Please note the application deadlines below and ensure you will be available for both the required group info session and interview during the respective timeframe for that application round.
AmeriCorps (ages 18-35)
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Apr 22 | Apr 24-26 | Apr 29 – May 3 |
+March 14: Returner priority deadline for SYC Crew Leaders
*March 28: Application deadline for Crew Leaders
Youth (ages 15-18)
| Priority Deadline | March 31 |
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May 1 |
Questions? Please reach out to our recruitment team.
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Seasonal Field Crew Member/Leader
Receive on-the-job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice completing habitat restoration projects throughout the Midwest.
Iowa Monarch Crew Member/Leader
Receive on the job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice studying monarch butterfly breeding habitat. Habitat projects may include but are not limited to pollinator counts, milkweed stem counts, and maintaining and organizing field data.
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.
Fall Field Crew Leader/Member
Receive on the job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice completing habitat restoration projects throughout the Midwest.
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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.
