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.
The Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a local unit of government that manages and directs natural resource management programs at the local level. The SWCD works in both urban and rural settings, with landowners and with other units of government, to carry out a program for the conservation, use, and development of soil, water, and related resources.
Position: The District Administrator provides high-level coordination to develop, implement, and monitor activities in furtherance of the SCD’s mission, adopted resource management plans, and annual plans of work.
Deadline to apply: 4:30 PM on Friday, March 21, 2025
Historic Eidem Farm Gardener (Seasonal)
Historic Eidem Farm invites you to experience farm life and explore nature this summer on the 19 acre site. There is a wide variety of opportunities to get hands-on experience, learn about the farm’s rich cultural history, play in the dirt, explore the gardens, and visit the animals. Historic Eidem Farm is a living history site that highlights life on the farm during the 1905-1920 era in Brooklyn Park.
Position: Do you love working outdoors, tending to plants, and caring for animals? Historic Eidem Farm is seeking a dedicated gardener to help maintain our grounds and gardens and provide evening care for our farm animals as needed. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a historic setting, supporting the farm’s vegetable and native gardens. We welcome all ages (16+) and interests to apply.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled.
Summer Naturalist Educators, Teen Crew Supervisors, and Water Quality Educators
Established in 1883, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 7,059 acres of parkland and water, including 185 park properties , 22 lakes, and 12 formal gardens. Altogether, MPRB properties receive more than 30 million visits annually. The Environmental Education department is dedicated to providing nature activities and outdoor recreation opportunities for community members across the city.
Position: The Naturalist program at the Minneapolis Park Board is hiring for summer programs and is in need of Summer Camp Lead Naturalists, Summer Camp Naturalists, Seasonal Environmental Educators, Teen Crew Supervisors, Water Quality Educators, and Canoe Instructors. Roles vary but all are dedicated to engaging community members or youth staff in positive outdoor experiences and building connections between people and the natural spaces of Minneapolis. Wages range from $18/hr to $26.50/hr. Follow the link to find each job posting for details and to apply.
Deadline to apply: Various based on position.
Installation Crew Member (Seasonal)
Metro Blooms is a nonprofit that partners with communities, property owners, organizations, and local governments to create resilient landscapes and foster clean watersheds, embracing the values of equity and inclusion to solve environmental challenges. We believe that collaboration with our communities and across our programs is the most impactful way to heal our earth. We manage the Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water partnership and own the for-profit Metro Blooms Design+Build, a full-service landscape design and construction company. This position is employed by Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Position: Installation crew members work to implement the landscape plans that our designers have created. Designs are typically naturalistic, and native plant-focused. Projects range in size from a single front yard raingarden to a multi-family or community-based project that includes large plantings as well as hardscapes including stepping stones, patios, natural stone walls and pathways. Our crew members take pride in installing beautiful and thoughtful landscapes that provide resilient outdoor spaces for both humans and urban wildlife. We are dedicated to safety and thoroughness in all our work.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled, starts early May.
Landcare Crew Member (Seasonal)
Metro Blooms is a nonprofit that partners with communities, property owners, organizations, and local governments to create resilient landscapes and foster clean watersheds, embracing the values of equity and inclusion to solve environmental challenges. We believe that collaboration with our communities and across our programs is the most impactful way to heal our earth. We manage the Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water partnership and own the for-profit Metro Blooms Design+Build, a full-service landscape design and construction company. This position is employed by Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Position: Landcare crew members care for and maintain native plant gardens and rain gardens of various sizes, completing garden maintenance tasks using sustainable techniques such as pulling, mowing, and smothering. Our crew members take pride in spending time with both establishing and established gardens, pulling weeds, pruning plants, replanting, repairing erosion, and sustaining urban wildlife habitat in sites across the Twin Cities. Crew members are also trained in the inspection of green stormwater infrastructure elements.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled, starts early May.
Metro Blooms is a nonprofit that partners with communities, property owners, organizations, and local governments to create resilient landscapes and foster clean watersheds, embracing the values of equity and inclusion to solve environmental challenges. We believe that collaboration with our communities and across our programs is the most impactful way to heal our earth. We manage the Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water partnership and own the for-profit Metro Blooms Design+Build, a full-service landscape design and construction company. This position is employed by Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Position: The Flex Crew Member works alongside the Flex Crew Lead to support the Landcare and Installation programs of Design+Build. The Flex Crew is primarily responsible for watering newly planted sites using a truck and water trailer, as well as inspecting and maintaining select landcare sites. Site maintenance includes trash and sediment removal, vegetation management using sustainable techniques such as hand-pulling and mowing, mulching and replanting. The Flex Crew also supports Installation projects as needed, including but not limited to planting and watering recently completed projects. This is a supportive position, responding to a variety of tasks throughout the season. This crew member will be reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable with a variable set of responsibilities.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled, starts early May.
LUNSETH is an established company going on 17 years in business. There’s tons of potential for you to continue to grow with us. We work on commercial properties in the SW Metro Area primarily. Our focus is on QUALITY, not quantity. We have a lot of fun and enjoy what we do. We treat our employees like family with regular grill outs, free bananas daily and a well stocked beverage refrigerator. Come work for a winning team! Pay is negotiable based on your experience.
Position: LUNSETH Lawn Care Professionals has Lawn Care Technician positions available for friendly, reliable, and dependable team members. You’ll have a great attitude and work outdoors mowing lawns and helping with lawn maintenance. Join for on-the-job training, family owned, and a friendly team.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Lunseth Landscaping is a fast-growing company specializing in high-quality commercial and residential landscaping services in the SW Metro Area. We are currently seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our team as Landscape Crew Members and Foremen. Our company values a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth and advancement.
Position: Organic Lawns by Lunseth has Landscaper positions available for motivated, reliable, and dependable team members. You’ll work with the landscaping foreman to create beautiful landscape installations. Join for on-the-job training, family owned, and a friendly team.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Lunseth Landscaping is a fast-growing company specializing in high-quality commercial and residential landscaping services in the SW Metro Area. We are currently seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our team as Landscape Crew Members and Foremen. Our company values a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth and advancement.
Position: LUNSETH Lawn Care Professionals has a Landscape Foreman position available for motivated, reliable, and efficient team members. You’ll work with landscaping managers and field workers to ensure projects get completed efficiently and on time, while maintaining the highest quality, professionalism and communication. Join for a friendly team, family-owned, and on-the-job training.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Commercial Lawn Care Applicator – Fertilizer Tech
LUNSETH is a rapidly growing company specializing in commercial lawn care, landscape enhancements, and organic lawn care services since 2007. We are the industry leader in organic turf management and emphasize educated and ethical management of lawns. We are currently seeking a dedicated Commercial Lawn Care Applicator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for applying both synthetic and natural/organic products on commercial properties, as well as assisting in landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal tasks as needed.
Position: LUNSETH has Commercial Lawn Care Applicator positions available for motivated, experienced, and independent team members. You’ll work independently to apply synthetic products on our commercial properties with efficiency and great attention to detail. Join for a friendly team, family owned, and competitive wages.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Applicator for Natural Lawn Care
LUNSETH is a rapidly growing company specializing in organic turf management and lawn care services since 2007. We are currently seeking an Applicator for Natural Lawn Care to join our team. In this role, you will work on residential and commercial properties using both synthetic and natural/organic products, while also assisting in landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal as needed. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality service, consistent communication, and professional standards. Join our family-like team and contribute to our mission of customer satisfaction and ethical practices.
Position: Organic Lawns by LUNSETH has an Applicator for Natural Lawn Care positions available for motivated, reliable, and dedicated team members. You’ll lead a team to provide great customer service and quality work. Join for family owned, a friendly team, and exciting work.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Organic Lawns by Lunseth has Applicator Apprentice positions available for motivated, reliable, and friendly team members. You’ll assist Applicator with applying organic products on lawns. Join for on-the-job training, a friendly team, and exciting work.
Position: No experience necessary. Applicator apprentice must be able to speak and read English due to Department of Agriculture requirements on reading pesticide labels. They will contribute in other areas of the company as needed. Higher end of the pay range will be given depending on relevant manual labor experience, people with driver’s licenses and being bi-lingual (Spanish and English) and people with pesticide license.
Deadline to apply: Position 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.
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: This is a part-time hourly, seasonal position with flexible weekday hours from April through November. Applicants may expect to work 20-35 hours per week. The Landscape Gardener will be guided by the Site Lead and Project Manager. The primary objective of this position is to provide hands-on garden installation and maintenance services for Sacred Space clients. We have fun and work hard 🙂
Deadline to apply: Position 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: This is a full-time, seasonal position, early April through mid-November. Specific start and end dates are subject to change based on seasonal conditions. The site lead position oversees and directs a crew of gardeners on the job site. They are directed by the Project Manager. The primary objective of this position is to lead your crew and provide hands-on garden installation and maintenance services for Sacred Space clients.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
The SMSC is a federally recognized sovereign Dakota tribal government located in Scott County, Minnesota. The Land and Natural Resources Department helps fulfill the SMSC’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Our philosophy is to plan seven generations ahead, which further supports our dedication to protecting and preserving the environment.
Position: Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) as our Water Resources Scientist! In this role you will monitor surface water quality, quantity and biological health while adhering to tribal and EPA policies and procedures. The ideal fit for this opportunity is someone who has strong interest in working with water, able to do hands on field work in all Minnesota weather, and enthusiastic about science communication. We’re looking for someone who thrives both independently and in a team, has a keen eye for detail, and isn’t afraid to bring fresh ideas to the table!
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Install Crew Member (Seasonal)
We are Light Dark Landscape, a comprehensive landscaping design-build team working at the nexus of landscape and restoration. With every landscape project, we strive to repair the Earth by creating naturalized systems, minimizing environmental impacts, protecting water, and providing year round interest for both humans and creatures, all while meeting the practical and visual needs of our clients.
Position: We are currently hiring crew members for the 2025 season. This position is primarily for our Install Crew although we are a small company and there is occasional crossover between the install and garden maintenance crew. Each day involves a variety of tasks working outside. This requires candidates to be comfortable working in all weather conditions and have the stamina for challenging physical labor (must be able to lift 50-60 lbs and kneel or squat repeatedly). Transportation and a driver’s license/clean driving record are required. Start date is mid April and the season goes through late October/early Nov depending on weather. Working as a team and the ability to work hard and have fun is important to us.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Landscaping Crew Member (Seasonal)
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 crew members who are excited to be a part of this work, and are ready to get their hands dirty.
Position: The Landscape Crew Member is an integral part of the installation process of landscape and garden build projects from inception to completion. Crew members will work under the direction of the Crew Leader to complete landscape installations at client sites. This is a part time, seasonal position starting mid-April and running through mid-October. Our crew installs three days a week. If you are looking for extra hours, you can add the Maintenance Lead role to this position.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Specializing in all stages of the landscape restoration process, from woodland restoration and prairie restoration to native bee lawns and rain gardens, from rural homestead gardens to urban native street plantings, our work fosters species diversity, habitat enhancement, and sustainable ecosystems. Our diverse skill-set of design, consulting, installation, and land management services allows us to tackle all landscape challenges, providing people, animals, and plants the benefits to grow and experience stable ecological processes at work.
Position: The Seasonal Restoration Laborer (SRL) works as a team on a wide variety of ecological restoration projects in several diverse plant communities. Projects may range from public/residential/commercial landscapes at various scales which can include native installations (planting, seeding, erosion control) and land management (invasive species, prescribed fire, woodland editing). SRLs are expected to meet daily objectives regarding project goals, paces, and safely completing the work within a given time and budget. SRLs are expected to drive the in-field work trucks on occasion. This position is physically demanding, requiring long, consecutive days performing repetitive tasks in various weather and topographic conditions. Projects are located in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Specializing in all stages of the landscape restoration process, from woodland restoration and prairie restoration to native bee lawns and rain gardens, from rural homestead gardens to urban native street plantings, our work fosters species diversity, habitat enhancement, and sustainable ecosystems. Our diverse skill-set of design, consulting, installation, and land management services allows us to tackle all landscape challenges, providing people, animals, and plants the benefits to grow and experience stable ecological processes at work.
Position: The Restoration Technician (RT) works as a team on a wide variety of ecological restoration projects in several diverse plant communities. Projects may range from public/residential/commercial landscapes at various scales which can include native installations (planting, seeding, erosion control) and land management (invasive species, prescribed fire, woodland editing). RTs are expected to meet daily objectives regarding project goals, paces, and safely completing the work within a given time and budget. RTs are expected to drive the in-field work trucks on occasion. This position is physically demanding, requiring long, consecutive days performing repetitive tasks in various weather and topographic conditions. Projects are located in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Specializing in all stages of the landscape restoration process, from woodland restoration and prairie restoration to native bee lawns and rain gardens, from rural homestead gardens to urban native street plantings, our work fosters species diversity, habitat enhancement, and sustainable ecosystems. Our diverse skill-set of design, consulting, installation, and land management services allows us to tackle all landscape challenges, providing people, animals, and plants the benefits to grow and experience stable ecological processes at work.
Position: The Crew Manager (CM) will supervise, train, and manage a crew of Restoration Technicians (RT) on a variety of ecological restoration projects. CMs work alongside RTs to implement public/residential/commercial landscapes ranging from small to large scale native installations (planting, seeding, erosion control) and land management (invasive species, prescribed fire, woodland editing). CMs are expected to manage daily project logistics ensuring projects are completed on-time and budget. CMs are expected to drive the in-field work trucks. This position is physically demanding, requiring long, consecutive days performing repetitive tasks in various weather and topographic conditions. Projects are located in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Specializing in all stages of the landscape restoration process, from woodland restoration and prairie restoration to native bee lawns and rain gardens, from rural homestead gardens to urban native street plantings, our work fosters species diversity, habitat enhancement, and sustainable ecosystems. Our diverse skill-set of design, consulting, installation, and land management services allows us to tackle all landscape challenges, providing people, animals, and plants the benefits to grow and experience stable ecological processes at work.
Position: The Field Coordinator (FC) project manages and oversees ecological restoration projects from start to finish. FCs lead a team to implement public/residential/commercial landscapes ranging from small to large scale native installations (planting, seeding, erosion control) and land management (invasive species, prescribed fire, woodland editing). The FC supervises, trains, manages, and works alongside a crew and is responsible for project logistics including scheduling, client communications, invoicing, and job performance reviews. FCs are responsible for their project profitability, schedule, and performance standards. FCs are expected to drive the in-field work trucks. Projects are located in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Are you passionate about working outdoors and making a meaningful impact on the environment? This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in the natural resources industry. By joining the NRS team, you’ll become part of a fast-growing, dedicated company that values quality work and supports a healthy work-life balance. At NRS, your contributions are appreciated, and your hard work is rewarded. You’ll also have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in this rewarding field.
Position: Natural Resource Services, Inc. (NRS) is seeking qualified candidates for our Natural Resource Technician positions. Technicians will assist our project managers on duties associated with prairie, woodland and wetland installations and maintenance. Projects are primarily in Minnesota with occasional work occurring in nearby states.
Deadline to apply: Positions open until filled. Work starts April and ends in October.
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.
