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Program Assistant – Southern Minnesota
Freshwater Society is a nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire and empower people to value and protect water. Founded in 1968, Freshwater focuses on public education, water research, and water policy. We work cross-sector through a variety of programs that align to build community, professional, political, and science leadership and capacity.
Position: This position will directly support Freshwater’s effort to implement arsenic testing and education for the Rural Health and Drinking Water project focused on private wells in the eight southern Minnesota counties: Rice, Steele, Freeborn, Waseca, Faribault, Blue Earth, Watonwan, and Martin. This position leads in-person project partnership development, community outreach, and engagement-focused events that drive participation in private well testing and strengthen regional understanding of the health impacts of arsenic. This role serves as the organization’s primary community-facing engagement coordinator in this region and supports communication and storytelling efforts that connect people to the importance of completing well testing.
Deadline to apply: July 20, 2026.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations; DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.
Positions: The Water Use Section of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has four openings, including Hydrogeologist, Program and Policy Analyst, Water Quality Monitoring Specialist, and Data Management & Analysis Specialist. Interested parties should apply to at least two positions. All four positions are based out of Madison, WI.
Deadline to apply: July 21, 2026.
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to cultivate a community of emerging leaders in service to people and the planet. Learn more at conservationcorps.org.
Position: The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator supports the organization’s external engagement efforts, including recruitment, outreach, communications, and development. This position collaborates with CCMI’s Talent and Engagement team to successfully recruit and engage a diverse pool of youth and young adults for program opportunities with CCMI through recruitment planning, outreach activities, and applicant screening. In addition, this position provides support to CCMI’s communications and development team to increase public visibility and support through community engagement, events, and communications.
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.
Associate Director, Special Programs
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 Associate Director, Special Programs reports to the Conservation Director and manages Great River Greening’s programs that operate outside the regional restoration model: Urban & Community forestry and Greening Solutions (fee-for-service). These programs share common characteristics — they are crew-intensive, operationally complex, and require close coordination of field staff, equipment, and scheduling. This role is responsible for ensuring these programs run efficiently, that crews are well-managed and safely deployed, and that the fee-for-service arm operates on a sustainable business model. This position also serves as a bridge between field operations and the broader conservation team, coordinating with regional Program Managers on shared resources and with the Environmental Stewardship department on community-facing programming.
Deadline to apply: Applications reviewed as received.
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. The position also involves travel obligations, which may include multinight overnight stays, along with periodic evening and Saturday hours.
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.
