Blue Thumb Job Board

Job seekers, please follow any links below to find more information about job opportunities. Opportunities highlighted in light gray indicate a listing from a Blue Thumb partner, sponsor, or funder.

Blue Thumb Partners and others are encouraged to share open positions with us. Please email your job listing information to megan@metroblooms.org.

 


Friends of the Mississippi River

Restoration Project Manager

The Mississippi River is one of the world’s great rivers, a natural resource of global significance. Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is a leading nonprofit that protects, restores and enhances the Mississippi River and its watershed, primarily in the Twin Cities region. The organization has become a national model for conservation and watershed protection. Our goals are to improve water quality, conserve essential lands, engage people in learning about and taking action to protect and enhance the river, inspire widespread commitment to this natural wonder flowing through our community, and protect our river’s unique scenic, natural, cultural and recreational qualities.

Position: The Restoration Project Manager will be a member of FMR’s five-person Land Conservation Department and will provide project management and restoration service oversight to landowner partners in the organization’s conservation focus areas. The position will report to the Conservation Director and work closely with FMR’s Ecologists and Pollinator Biologist to hire and oversee contractors, manage restoration projects and budgets, conduct plant and wildlife surveys, monitor restorations, and plan and lead volunteer events.

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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Mother Earth Gardens

Retail Positions

Mother Earth Gardens is a garden center that specializes in organic gardening, sustainably grown plants, and eco-friendly products. They feature the largest selection of native plants of any retail garden center in the Twin Cities. They have two Minneapolis locations, in Northeast and Longfellow.

Position: Mother Earth Gardens is currently accepting applications for various part-time, seasonal positions, including Cashier, Sales, and Retail Waterer. Visit their website for full job descriptions and application instructions.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, January 19th, 2025 11:59 pm.

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Lower Minnesota River Watershed District

District Administrator

The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) is a local, special-purpose unit of government that works to solve and prevent issues related to water. The LMRWD works to protect, improve, and provide education on valuable water resources that offer habitat for native species, recreational opportunities, and commercial barge navigation. The LMRWD was established for, and is tasked with, assisting with the maintenance of a nine-foot navigation channel in the Minnesota River for goods and services to be transported. The LMRWD manages the site to place removed sediment material, which is dredged from the river by another organization. The LMRWD also participates in capital improvement and cost-share projects to improve its water and natural resources.

Position: The District Administrator serves as the chief executive for the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD), dedicated to protecting and managing the water resources of the Lower Minnesota River. The Administrator oversees all aspects of District operations, including dredge material management, water quality improvement, flood control, wetland conservation, and habitat restoration projects. Working closely with the Board of Managers, the Administrator collaborates with District staff and manages a consultant team—including the District Engineer, Counsel, and Lobby firm—to advance the District’s mission. This position requires skilled vendor management, in-depth knowledge of watershed management principles, and the ability to foster partnerships with stakeholders and agencies, such as the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), to sustain and enhance watershed health for the communities within the District.

Deadline to apply: Applications shall be submitted on or before the close of business January 30, 2025.

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Great River Greening

Advancement Associate

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 of lands 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, remote work options, and opportunities to grow.

Position: The Advancement Associate works with the advancement team to achieve Great River Greening’s ambitious fundraising and communications goals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career with an interest in fundraising and communications. You’ll have the chance to learn new skills, contribute to meaningful work, and meet inspiring people—all while helping protect Minnesota’s land and water.

Deadline to apply: Applications reviewed as received.

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Rustic Hills Garden Co.

Landscape Designer & Installer

Rustic Hills Garden Co. is an ecological landscaping company with a special focus on edible landscapes and gardens. Our clients are always excited to have our crews at their homes, because these projects are so meaningful to them – we are creating an environment in their own yard to connect with nature and to browse berries, herbs, fruit trees, medicinals, and fresh vegetables to nourish themselves and their families. We are looking for team members who are excited to be a part of this work, and are ready to get their hands dirty.

Position: The Landscape Designer & Installer will take a lead role in working with clients from first meeting through design & installation. Additionally, this position will work as part of our install crew under the direction of the Crew Leader. Depending on work flow, there will be times when this position is more focused on install work and times when it will be more focused on client and design work. Being a small company, we have found that having team members work on both design and installation fosters better communication among our team and with clients, ensures quality work both in the design phase and during installation, and supports a close team environment.

Deadline to apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position starts March 2025.

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Climate Generation

Fund Development Manager

Climate Generation ignites and sustains the ability of youth, educators, and communities to act on systems perpetuating the climate crisis. Based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, Climate Generation strategically engages and builds capacity for youth, educators, decision-makers and the public to foster climate literacy and action with the goal of building a more equitable and resilient future for all.

Position: The Fund Development Manager provides strategic and tactical resource development and revenue building efforts from institutional and individual donors. This position provides leadership for prospecting research, writing, submitting and reporting on funding requests to institutional donors(foundations, government, corporate and civic organizations), and partners with the Executive Director on individual donor efforts.

Deadline to apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is hired.

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Prairie Restorations

Various Positions

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.

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MNL (Minnesota Native Landscapes)

Multiple Openings

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.

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