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.

 

Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy

Executive Assistant

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy uses law and science to protect Minnesota’s environment, its natural resources, and the health of its people. We work at the legislature, in the courts, and with public agencies to enact, strengthen, and enforce smart environmental laws. We currently work across different program areas: Water, Climate, Northeastern Minnesota, and Healthy Communities. MCEA is a 52-year-old thriving nonprofit with long-committed donor base and dedicated funders. MCEA does not receive any federal or state funding.

Position: The Executive Assistant plays a key role in the daily operations of a strategic and effective environmental nonprofit. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in our mission and is comfortable managing up. The Executive Assistant works directly with the Executive Director to track and organize individual and organizational priorities, manage the Executive Director’s time and priorities, and ensure preparations for projects, internal meetings, public speaking, donor meetings, and other external engagements. The Executive Assistant will assist with board meetings, help set the agendas, and keep board materials organized. The Executive Assistant must be comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy designing and driving projects in a way that provides clarity. The Executive Assistant will interact with donors, board members, the MCEA officer team, and the public through email and phone, as well as in person. This person will join a team that is committed to working as a strong team and laughing hard together.

Deadline to apply: September 13th, 2026

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Resilient Cities & Communities

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.

Tree Guardians are paid neighborhood leaders who will:
  • Help recruit 20-30 households to plant trees in their yard with support of RCC´s Foresters
  • Support the neighborhood organization to host a large tree planting activity (20 trees or so) and find planting location and support with logistics
  • Support the program´s Foresters in organizing Tree Workshops according to the neighborhood needs
  • Sign up neighbors to Adopt-a-Tree through the Brewing a Better Forest Website.

Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.

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Landbridge Ecological

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.

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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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