The AmeriCorps Individual Placement positions (ages 18-30) are based at various locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Under the direct guidance of a project supervisor, the corpsmember will assist with a variety of projects to expand the capacity and reach of the partner agency. See specific position descriptions for greater detail before applying. Up to 15-20% of the service term is dedicated to technical and personal skills training.
This is a full-time commitment for a year-long AmeriCorps service term. The member will receive a monthly stipend and an education award upon successful completion of the term that may be used for education expenses or to repay qualified student loans.
Term dates and schedule:
- Term: January - December 2025
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm typical. Some evenings or weekends may be required.
Location: Housing is not provided by the Corps. Member must secure their own housing near service location.
- St. Paul, MN
- St. Croix Falls, WI
Open Positions:
Habitat Position:
Remote Sensing Field Technician Specialist (Located in St. Paul, MN): This project involves participation in a variety of research and monitoring projects led by Monarch Joint Venture in the Midwest. Monitoring may include remote sensing (flying drones, processing images, supporting algorithm development) or field surveys.
Central Forestry Support (Located in St. Paul, MN): This position will provide support to Forestry Region Staff Specialists in silviculture, native plant community surveys, forest health, state lands timber, public outreach, urban and community forestry and fire operations.
Invasive Plant Management Specialist (Located in St. Croix Falls, WI): This position will support high park priority invasive plant management and vegetation restoration practices in the Great Lakes Invasive Plant Management Team Network of National Parks. Specialists will assist with manual and chemical plant control, native plant seeding/planting, equipment maintenance, data collection, data QAQC, report writing, identification of native and nonnative plants, outreach and education, and management planning.
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing plans, work, and weather conditions
- Commitment to upholding Corps values of safety, justice, stewardship, community and leadership.
- Dedication to complete the full term of AmeriCorps service
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record (no major moving violations or DUI’s in the past five years)
- Preferred: College coursework and/or degree in a relevant field
Benefits:
- Living Allowance: $2,400/month
- Education Award: $7,395, if eligible and upon successful completion of program
- Student loan forbearance (on qualifying student loans)
- Health insurance
- Childcare assistance
- Training, certifications, networking
Requirements:
- 18-30 years old.
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the US
- Must pass a criminal history check consisting of a National Sex Offender Public Website check, a state criminal history check, and a fingerprint-based FBI check. Passing the criminal history check is defined as no positive hits on the NSOPW and no history of violent offenses on the state or FBI checks.
- High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED
Other Information
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Questions?
Contact our recruitment team at recruit@conservationcorps.org
