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Clean River Partners is an environmental non-profit based in Northfield, MN. We envision a community that collaboratively creates and protects a watershed with healthy soils; drinkable groundwater; and clean, fishable, and swimmable rivers, lakes, and streams. We partner with people and organizations to value, protect, and improve the Cannon River Watershed’s land and water. Our core values of building resilience, acting equitably, engaging intentionally, and inspiring hope guide all of our work. CRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including women, candidates of color, Indigenous candidates, 2SLGBTQIA+, or candidates with non-traditional work or experience backgrounds.
Position: The Community Engagement Manager develops, executes, and manages experiences that increase public commitment to and partnerships for water, land, and climate health and environmental justice. This role provides leadership in building inclusive partnerships, supervising support staff, and advising on program direction, while also taking primary responsibility for hands-on program implementation. This position is best suited to someone who is energized by owning both planning and day-to-day execution, and who takes responsibility for ensuring programs meet defined goals, timelines, and reporting requirements.
Deadline to apply: Review of applicants will begin January 21, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Administrative and Engagement Assistant
Clean River Partners is an environmental non-profit based in Northfield, MN. We envision a community that collaboratively creates and protects a watershed with healthy soils; drinkable groundwater; and clean, fishable, and swimmable rivers, lakes, and streams. We partner with people and organizations to value, protect, and improve the Cannon River Watershed’s land and water. Our core values of building resilience, acting equitably, engaging intentionally, and inspiring hope guide all of our work. CRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including women, candidates of color, Indigenous candidates, 2SLGBTQIA+, or candidates with non-traditional work or experience backgrounds.
Position: The Administrative and Engagement Assistant ensures the smooth functioning of Clean River Partners by assisting the organization and the Executive Director with day-to-day operations. This role maintains the donor database, prepares materials for board and committee meetings, provides office and team support, and coordinates event details such as space rental and vendor procurement. This position is best suited to someone who is energized by a mix of routine responsibilities and fast-turnaround requests, and who can flex their time and attention to support emerging priorities. The majority of this role involves well-defined, recurring responsibilities, with a smaller portion requiring judgment and adaptability to address emerging needs. This role offers meaningful exposure and hands-on experience in nonprofit administration and fundraising operations in a supportive environment.
Deadline to apply: Review of applicants will begin January 21, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Natural Resources Volunteer Coordinator
We care for Saint Paul’s world-class green spaces and offer recreation opportunities for people of all ages. Explore over 180 parks, 26 recreation centers, and 120 miles of trails. Visit our three public pools, City beach, and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Together, we’re staying active and stewarding our environment for generations to come.
Position: The Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a motivated, community-minded Volunteer Coordinator to support the Natural Resources and Park Maintenance teams. This role plays a key part in engaging residents, stewarding Saint Paul’s regional and neighborhood parks, and building strong community partnerships through volunteerism.
Deadline to apply: January 26th, 2026
Seasonal Education and Outreach Facilitator (St. Paul, Ely, and Grand Marais Positions)
Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness are seeking two education facilitators to assist with our school programming and other outreach events. This position will be involved in our education program, No Boundaries to the Boundary Waters, as well as other areas of the organization that further the Friends’ mission of protecting, preserving, and restoring the wilderness character of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Quetico-Superior ecosystem.
Position: The main duties of the position will be to assist with teaching in school and outdoor settings and collaborating with the full-time Education team to hold BWCA programming at schools. In addition to teaching at school events, this position will assist with program preparation, evaluation, and record keeping. This position will also assist with logistics for our BWCA Wilderness Trip program as we prepare schools with the gear and expertise they need to go on a summer BWCA trip through our program.
Deadline to apply: January 30th, 2026
Regulatory Permit Inspector (Seasonal)
Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is dedicated to protecting, managing and improving the water resources of the District, which includes parts of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul, Minnesota. CRWD works across geographic and political boundaries to protect the health of the District’s wetlands, lakes, streams and river. Through research, planning and action, CRWD helps solve and prevent water-related problems within the 40 square-mile District.
Position: This position assists the Regulatory Division with inspection of active construction sites and permanent stormwater treatment systems to ensure compliance with District regulations that limit the discharge of stormwater pollution to our communal water resources. Performs various entry level technical work in areas such as: permit construction inspection, maintenance/inspection of stormwater infrastructure, inspection report writing, and data management and analysis.
Deadline to apply: February 9, 2026
Water Resources Technician (Seasonal)
Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is dedicated to protecting, managing and improving the water resources of the District, which includes parts of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul, Minnesota. CRWD works across geographic and political boundaries to protect the health of the District’s wetlands, lakes, streams and river. Through research, planning and action, CRWD helps solve and prevent water-related problems within the 40 square-mile District.
Position: This position assists the Monitoring, Research, and Maintenance Division with stormwater monitoring and other data collection of Capitol Region Watershed District. The individual responsibilities will include assisting with: the installation, operation and maintenance of monitoring equipment, including stormwater discharges at key outlets to the Mississippi River and stormwater Best Management Practices; recording and storing data collected from monitoring program; and monitoring, maintaining, and inspecting District stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs). During the field season, the majority of the technician’s time will be spent outdoors participating in field monitoring and preparing and/or delivering samples to lab.
Deadline to apply: February 12, 2026
Gain valuable experience with planning community engagement and education programs or events for a wide, diverse regional audience while providing needed community engagement and education support for our watershed district located in the eastern Twin Cities metro area.
Position: Work with the Engagement Department at a local, 65-square-mile watershed district to assist with community education, community engagement, and outreach efforts throughout the 2026 growing season. Activities include tabling at community events; assisting with the annual family festival in June; working with our education team at pop-up events or workshops; helping plan the Landscape Ecology Awards Program tour; and supporting Watershed Week. Work will include some classroom support for our K-12 programming. Event planning, training, and coordination support will be a part of the internship experience.
Deadline to apply: February 13, 2026
Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) is seeking three seasonal interns to join our staff in preserving and improving water resources and related ecosystems in eastern Ramsey County and western Washington County, Minnesota. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the field of natural resource management, with additional learning and networking opportunities.
Position: Full position description here.
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026
Water Quality Monitoring Intern
Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) is seeking one seasonal intern to join our staff in preserving and improving water resources and related ecosystems in eastern Ramsey County and western Washington County, Minnesota. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the field of water quality monitoring, with additional learning and networking opportunities.
Position: Full position description here.
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026
Environmental Restoration Technician (Seasonal)
Natural Shore Technologies is a leading ecological restoration company based in the Twin Cities area. With a passion for environmental stewardship, we specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of shorelines, prairies, rain gardens, and other natural landscapes. We proudly serve public agencies, commercial enterprises, and residential clients. Additionally, our nursery operation provides high-quality Minnesota native plants to a wide range of clients.
Position: As an Environmental Restoration Technician, you will work alongside experienced Crew Leaders to execute ecological restoration projects in the field. You will assist with planting, seeding, tool maintenance, brush cutting, light equipment operation, herbicide application, and more. This position provides valuable experience in plant identification, restoration techniques, and environmental management. If you’re passionate about natural resources and eager to gain hands-on experience in ecological restoration, this is an excellent opportunity for you!
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026
Environmental Scientist/Specialist
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada.
Position: The Environmental Specialist will provide our government, utility, commercial, private and not-for-profit clients with the services and solutions needed to efficiently and effectively manage natural resources and comply with policies. Selected candidates will work collaboratively as part of a team. Applicants should be willing to lead and train fellow team members on all aspects of field work. Communicate with clients professionally. Position involves a variety of work, including invasive plant species control, native plant and seed installation, shoreline stabilization, and native habitat restoration (prairie, wetland and woodland). Stormwater BMP inspection and maintenance.
Deadline to apply: Position is open until filled. Tentative start date is end of April.
Operations & Data Management Administrator
Great River Greening is a leading environmental restoration nonprofit with a mission to inspire, engage, and lead local communities in conserving and caring for the land and water that enrich our lives. Since our start, our small but mighty team has restored more than 50,000 acres of land across Minnesota and aims to restore another 50,000 in the next five years. At Great River Greening we offer flexibility, a friendly work culture, supportive Board of Directors, and opportunities to grow.
Position: The Operations & Data Management Administrator supports a team of conservation staff, each of whom executes and manages individual projects, as well as collaborates on larger projects and events. Guided by our mission and goals, this position will create efficiencies in the management of critical behind-the-scenes administrative tasks. These tasks include creating and managing vendor contracts, designing and implementing GIS methodologies, and assisting toward other project management efficiency goals. This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys computer-based administrative work that brings efficiencies to a team.
Deadline to apply: Rolling applications and position is open until filled.
Grants & Community Stewardship Coordinator
Great River Greening is a leading environmental restoration nonprofit with a mission to inspire, engage, and lead local communities in conserving and caring for the land and water that enrich our lives. Since our start, our small but mighty team has restored more than 50,000 acres of land across Minnesota and aims to restore another 50,000 in the next five years. At Great River Greening we offer flexibility, a friendly work culture, supportive Board of Directors, and opportunities to grow.
Position: The Grants & Community Stewardship Coordinator plays a central role in advancing Great River Greening’s mission by securing funding that sustains our work and by engaging communities directly in environmental restoration. This hybrid role bridges development and stewardship by combining strong grant writing and reporting with hands-on coordination of volunteer events and community-based conservation activities.
Deadline to apply: Rolling applications and position is open until filled.
Sacred Space Gardens is a sustainable gardening company. We provide garden design, maintenance, installation coaching and seasonal planters for residential and commercial properties. We take pride in creating beautiful gardens and planters for our clients. To us, every project is an opportunity to teach and encourage a love for the natural world.
Position: We are seeking a creative Garden Designer to join our team. As a Garden Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and executing garden designs that meet the aesthetic and functional needs of our clients. Your role will involve meeting (virtually and/or on site) with design clients and leads to understand their vision, conducting physical site assessments, and producing detailed garden installation plans that incorporate native plants and other garden design elements. You will also interact with our installation teams to ensure that the final result meets the client design goals. This is a seasonal position beginning Mid-April through Mid-November.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
For more than 45 years, Prairie Restorations has proudly produced a full range of native seeds, plants, trees, and shrubs for restoration projects ranging from residential properties to large commercial restoration projects in Minnesota and surrounding communities. We are looking for talented team members with a strong commitment to bringing people together with the land in new and innovative ways. Prairie Restorations, Inc. offers unique career opportunities to work outdoors in diverse native landscapes. We believe it is our team that creates our culture of enthusiasm for our mission.
Position: Prairie Restorations is hiring for a variety of positions based in Scandia, Randolph, Watertown, Princeton, and Esko. Positions include Assistant Project Manager, Seasonal Retail Associate, Field Technician, and more.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled.
MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company. We provide decades of experience, knowledge, industry leadership and a variety of services. Our services range from backyard native seeding to large-scale restoration, bioengineering and everything in between.
Position: MNL is seeking qualified candidates at multiple locations in entry level to experienced positions. Join our team, and join our Mission to Heal the Earth.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled.
