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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
Clean River Partners (CRP) 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, LGBTQIA2S+, or candidates with non-traditional work or experience backgrounds.
Position: This position develops, executes, and manages Clean River Partners’ conservation agriculture work that builds the capacity of southeast Minnesota’s agricultural sector to adopt conservation agriculture practices, especially those that mitigate and/or adapt to climate change, improve water quality, and/or build soil health. This position is for someone with knowledge of the agricultural sector who is passionate about supporting systems change efforts focused on farmer engagement, technical assistance, and when applicable, financial incentives. This position will work closely with the Executive Director, partners, and area farmers to develop, pilot, and scale behavior change initiatives and other programming focused on conservation agriculture practice adoption.
Deadline to apply: Review of applicants will begin February 20, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Mother Earth Gardens is a garden center that specializes in organic gardening, sustainably grown plants, and eco-friendly products.
Available positions include Cashier (NE location only) and Retail Sales (NE location only). See website for more information.
Deadline to apply: February 20, 2026
Summer Naturalist Educators, Teen Crew Supervisors, and Canoe & 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 $18.50/hr to $27/hr. Follow the link to find each job posting for details and to apply. Application deadline is Sunday, 2/22.
Deadline to apply: February 22, 2026.
Environmental Stewardship Intern
We’re thrilled to offer rewarding internship opportunities for those interested in learning more about stewardship of our shared natural systems and working opportunities in the environmental non-profit sector. Internship positions for Spring 2026 are slated to run for 6-10 weeks during our peak work periods: March through June, with some flexibility on start and end dates. We are seeking one intern who is passionate about conservation and the outdoors, interested in a career in environmental conservation, and offers diverse social and cultural perspectives.
Position: The Environmental Stewardship Intern will work directly with GRG’s stewardship team to connect local communities with GRG’s ongoing education, restoration, and climate resiliency work. This may include outreach, curriculum development, event planning, and assistance in leading hands-on restoration events and youth engagement events. While the core internship experience is built around the stewardship team’s mission to connect the public to environmental stewardship opportunities, interns will also meet and learn from the other departments in our organization that help GRG accomplish its wider mission.
Deadline to apply: February 28, 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
Climate Change and Conservation Associate
Friends of the Boundary Waters (Friends) has been the leading voice for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) since 1976. Having played a role in the creation of the BWCA, we are looking to protect the BWCA and northeastern Minnesotan ecosystems from climate change for decades to come.
Position: Friends is seeking a Climate Change and Conservation Associate. Friends has recently received a grant from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) to fund a project entitled, The Impacts of Climate Change on Northeastern Minnesota. The Climate Change and Conservation Associate will assist in the implementation of this project.
Deadline to apply: March 4, 2026
Mississippi River Green Team Site Supervisor (Seasonal)
Established in 1883, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 7,059 acres of parkland and water. Featured among its 185 park properties are 55 miles of parkways, 102 miles of Grand Rounds biking and walking paths, 22 lakes, 12 formal gardens, seven golf courses and 49 recreation centers. Altogether, MPRB properties receive more than 30 million visits annually.
Position: The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking a Mississippi River Green Team Site Supervisor to work in multiple locations throughout Minneapolis to supervise the daily work of a crew consisting of 8-10 youth ages 14-17 from varying cultural backgrounds. Crews will be working in the natural areas of the Minneapolis Park system including woodlands and prairies, and along shorelines of lakes, ponds, creeks, and the Mississippi River. Youth crews learn to identify and remove invasive species, prevent erosion, help with plantings, and other tasks that benefit the parks and watershed. Site supervisors are expected to be role models and work alongside their youth crew. Site supervisors are also responsible for motivating their crew, enforcing program rules, and implementing day-to-day operations. Learn more at www.mwmo.org/greenteam
Deadline to apply: March 15th, 2026
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 a Lead Restoration Technician, you will be working side by side with a team of experienced restoration technicians under the supervision of the Maintenance Coordinator. You will be responsible for the day-to-day ecological management of 20-30 projects with the help of 1-3 seasonal restoration technicians. This position provides valuable experience in plant identification, restoration techniques, and environmental management.
Deadline to apply: March 15th, 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 15th, 2026
Morning Dew Gardening creates healing, sacred spaces for clients and for nature using native plants. We recognize that there are patterns of genocide and colonization in the earth. Restoring native plants to the land is one way to bring healing.
Position: We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced person to lead maintenance tasks for clients with native plant gardens.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Design Consultant
Morning Dew Gardening creates healing, sacred spaces for clients and for nature using native plants. We recognize that there are patterns of genocide and colonization in the earth. Restoring native plants to the land is one way to bring healing.
Position: We are looking for people with native plant design skills to consult with us as needed as design needs arise. Contact us directly at morningdewgardening@proton.me.
Various Positions (Full-Time and Seasonal)
Landbridge Ecological is a full service ecological restoration company. Specializing in all stages of the native landscape process from design, to installation, to land management there’s an opportunity to participate in ecological restoration in many different areas. Projects are primarily based in the Twin Cities metro, and expand to include the surrounding region.
Position: We are looking to fill a variety of positions, from entry-level to experienced project managers. We are seeking dedicated individuals with a passion for the outdoors and our natural resources. If that sounds like you, follow the link to Landbridge Ecological’s careers page and look over the available openings.
Deadline to apply: Positions open until filled.
Landscape Design Assistant (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. These positions are employed by Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Position: Landscape Design Assistants (LDAs) work under direction of a Registered Landscape Architect and Graduate Landscape Architects. LDA’s primary responsibility is participation in neighborhood-scale projects that aid local residents in the installation of raingardens and pollinator plantings. This position provides consultation, design and installation experience and provides the LDA with a breadth of hands-on, direct experience in the design and installation process. Our Neighborhood Programs are very active during the summer months. This is a seasonal position. Candidates must provide their own transportation throughout the season. If able, LDAs are also invited to assist with our educational workshops. These are in-person and virtual workshops that promote the installation of resilient landscaping techniques. Workshops are primarily on weekday evenings in March through June and the time commitment is 2-4 hours per week.
Deadline to apply: Position is open until filled.
Landscape 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. These positions are employed by Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Position: The Installation crew works to implement the landscape plans that our designers have created. Designs are typically naturalistic and plant-focused. Projects range in size from a single front yard rain garden 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 install crew takes pride in installing beautiful landscapes that provide resilient outdoor spaces for both humans and urban wildlife. We are dedicated to safety and thoroughness in all our work. Installation crew members are essential and celebrated team members of Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Deadline to apply: Position is open until filled.
Install Assistant Crew Lead (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. These positions are employed by Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Position: The Installation crew actualizes landscape plans that our designers have created. Our projects typically focus on native plants and stormwater management Some projects may include hardscape elements, such as stepping stones, patios, natural stone walls and pathways. Projects range in size from a single front yard raingarden to a large commercial or community-based project and are located in the Twin Cities metro area. Our crew members take pride in installing beautiful landscapes that benefit our ecosystem. We are dedicated to safety and thoroughness in all our work.
The Install Assistant Crew Lead assists and supports the Install Crew Leader in managing the installation of projects on site, being responsive to other crew members, and being the primary driver of the truck and trailer. Both the Assistant Crew Lead and Crew Leader work to ensure a safe and supportive work environment. The Assistant Crew Lead will lead the install crew independently as needed.
Deadline to apply: Position is open until filled.
The Eidem Farm is a unique living history site that celebrates farming, a love of nature, and hands on learning experiences for all ages. Staff at the Eidem Farm help bring the site alive through planting gardens, caring for farm animals that live on site, and supporting the programs, events, and activities that are scheduled throughout the season.
Position: Seasonal staff at the Eidem Farm can help with everything or focus on one area. Choose from gardening and groundskeeping, animal care, programs and events, cooking and art demonstrations, care and repair of historic tools and equipment, or a bit of everything! This job is great for people interested in future careers as teachers, naturalists, or groundskeepers/facility operations. It is also a wonderful place for people interested in spending time doing what they enjoy as a summer job or in retirement. We welcome all ages (16+) and interests to apply.
Deadline to apply: Position is open until filled.
Business Administrator (Seasonal, Part-Time)
Light Dark Landscape is a sustainable landscape company with an emphasis on using native plants to create habitat for critters and humans as well as visually beautiful spaces. Light Dark projects are devoted to reducing lawns, restoring shorelines, prairies and woodlands, using edibles, and creating water-smart solutions; we design, install, and maintain landscapes.
Position: The business administrator will be responsible for a variety of administrative, bookkeeping (basic), and HR tasks, working under a lead office administrator/company owner. The workload is part-time and schedule is somewhat flexible, can be worked out with lead office administrator and may shift seasonally. This position is a remote position, ideally a personal car is occasionally available for errands, mileage will be reimbursed. The role will work closely with the lead office administrator initially for training and ongoing communication but will eventually be expected to independently manage their workload and be self motivated to make sure all tasks are done by filing deadlines.
Deadline to apply: Position is open until filled.
Maintenance Crew Lead (Seasonal, Full-Time)
Light Dark Landscape is a sustainable landscape company with an emphasis on using native plants to create habitat for critters and humans as well as visually beautiful spaces. Light Dark projects are devoted to reducing lawns, restoring shorelines, prairies and woodlands, using edibles, and creating water-smart solutions; we design, install, and maintain landscapes.
Position: The Maintenance Crew Lead will work under the Maintenance Manager to communicate about scheduling and sites for the day. The Maintenance Crew Lead will supervise maintenance crew members daily as well as report any crew concerns to either the Maintenance Manager or Operations Manager. The Maintenance Crew lead will work with the Maintenance Manager to tailor maintenance strategies for each site/client and call attention to problem areas on site.
Deadline to apply: Position is open until filled.
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.
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: Great River Greening is looking to expand our Conservation team with a Project Manager. This position was created to support our growing portfolio of ecological restoration projects throughout Minnesota. The selected candidate will join a passionate 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, projects may include natural area restoration, management plans, native plantings, working lands, pollinator monitoring, survey analysis, climate adaptation, and carbon storage/sequestration. This position will conduct independent field and site reviews and must have access to a car.
Deadline to apply: Applications reviewed as received.
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.
