From Minnesota’s scenic Superior National Forest, Mississippi River water trails and Twin Cities parks to Iowa’s forestland and wide-open prairies, Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa offers a wide range of opportunities to develop leadership and natural resource skills.
Spend a season or year outdoors conserving natural resources, gain field experience, and make a difference! If you want to work on a team of peers, build trails, learn how to manage wildfires, lead youth in conservation work, or land a hands-on apprenticeship, Conservation Corps MN & IA might be a good fit for you!
Benefits include a living stipend ranging from $2,300-$2,500/month depending on position, health insurance, student loan forbearance during the service term, a post-service AmeriCorps education award, and hands-on training and certifications. Applicants must be 18-30 years old (35 for Veterans) and able to perform essential functions of the job including physically strenuous work. Corpsmembers value hard work, community service, and environmental stewardship and join the Corps to give back to the community while gaining life-long skills. Whether looking to jump-start a natural resources career, protect the environment, or simply try something new, Corpsmembers often have a transformational experience leaving them feeling more prepared for whatever comes next. Explore open positions and learn more!
Serve Outdoors with Purpose this Summer! • CCMI has kicked off their biggest round of summer hiring. Summer crews begin in April/May and serve through August 20th OR December 15th. • Sign-up to receive email notifications when future applications open or deadlines approach!
Whether it's a renewed appreciation for the outdoors or a personal roadmap for a career in natural resources, check out what these Corpsmembers had to say about their lives being positively impacted during the course of their service term.
