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.
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.
Deadline to apply: August 25, 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.
Manager of External Communications and Operations
Ramsey County Historical Society (RCHS) preserves, shares, and interprets the complex, multifaceted histories of Ramsey County through education, collections, research, exhibitions, publishing, and public programs. RCHS operates Gibbs Farm Historic Site, maintains a major research center and archive, publishes the award-winning Ramsey County History magazine, and delivers tours and programs that strengthen civic understanding and community connection.
Position: The Manager of External Communications and Operations supports the visibility, public engagement, and day-to-day effectiveness of the Ramsey County Historical Society. This role is responsible for implementing external communications strategies, coordinating operational processes, and managing special projects and events that connect diverse audiences to the organization’s collections, stories, and historic places. The Manager works collaboratively across departments and locations (Landmark Center and Gibbs Farm Historic Site) to ensure consistent messaging, strong community relationships, and smooth organizational operations.
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.
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.
