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 Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking an Environmental Educator to work in parks throughout Minneapolis doing the following:
This position is based out of the Southside Operations Center. Programming will take place in neighborhood and regional parks city-wide. This is a temporary position from September through May.
Deadline to apply: August 16, 2026
Tree Guardian (Paid volunteer opportunity)
Resilient Cities & Communities (RCC) is looking to recruit 4 Tree Guardians in East Phillips, Columbia Park, Marshall Terrace, Midtown Phillips, Nokomis East, North Minneapolis (collective), and Phillips West to join our 1 yearlong tree canopy expansion campaign. The Tree Guardian will work with RCC´s program director to submit monthly invoices with total limit of $3,000 for the year.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
Community Members for Environmental Justice (CMEJ) is a Minneapolis-based grassroots organization advancing environmental justice through community-led research, organizing, and advocacy. Our work centers on residents most impacted by environmental harm and supports community-driven solutions to pollution, climate, and health inequities.
Position: The Project Director leads CMEJ’s strategy, partnerships, and day-to-day operations. This role combines nonprofit leadership, fundraising, community organizing, and public engagement. The ideal candidate is connected to Minneapolis communities, experienced in grassroots organizing and environmental justice work, and comfortable working within small, fiscally sponsored nonprofit environments.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
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.
Future Stewards Education Intern
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 Youth Education Intern will support Great River Greening’s Future Stewards education and schoolyard restoration program. Beginning in the fall of 2026, the intern will shadow and co-lead school programs each week with Great River Greening’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, who will directly supervise and support the Youth Education Intern. Future Stewards students will range from grades Pre-K through high school. The Youth Education Intern will support preparation, project logistics, and execution of educational engagements.
Deadline to apply: Applications reviewed as received.
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.
