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 actively share job opportunities with our Sustainable Landcare Training alumni. If you have job opportunities you would like to share directly with our Sustainable Landcare Training community, contact mikaela@metroblooms.org.
Metro Blooms
Sustainable Landcare Training (Paid Training)
Metro Blooms is offering a paid Sustainable Landcare Training opportunity for young adults in the St. Paul area who are interested in environmental work and green career pathways! This opportunity is open to young adults ages 18–24. Participants must be a resident or live near Little Canada, Landfall, Maplewood, North St. Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Paul, Vadnais Heights, or White Bear Lake.
Participants will learn about environmental justice, green infrastructure, rain garden maintenance, plant identification, inspections, and job skills that can support future employment in environmental and landcare-related work. This hands-on training will take place in-person over four days, and each participant will be paid $20/hour for their time, with the opportunity to earn up to $480.
Deadline to apply: Now accepting applications. The training takes place on November 4, 5, 10, and 12 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in Maplewood.
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Hennepin County, Environment and Energy Department
Senior Conservation Specialist
Hennepin County’s Environment and Energy department is seeking a Conservation Specialist, Senior to direct education and outreach initiatives and to serve as liaison to a partnership between Hennepin County and the West Metro Water Alliance (WMWA). WMWA is a coalition of watershed commissions, cities, and other organizations seeking to protect and improve water resources through better coordinated education and resident outreach. This position will support the launch, coordination, and implementation of community engagement initiatives, pollution reduction education programs, and stormwater and water quality improvement projects.
Deadline to apply: October 22nd, 11:59 PM Central
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Freshwater Society
Program Director
Freshwater Society is a Minnesota-based nonprofit on a mission to inspire and empower people to value and
protect water. Since 1968, we have been a trusted leader in water education, research, and policy advocacy,
working across sectors to build a future where clean, accessible, and sustainable water resources are
available to all.
Position: We are seeking an energetic Program Director as Freshwater navigates an era of exciting growth. This position is a great collaborator with experience developing, leading, and growing support for teams leading education, engagement, and volunteer leadership programs. This is a full-time hybrid position, and candidates located throughout Minnesota are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to apply: Applications submitted by October 27, 2026, will be included in a priority review.
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Friends of the Mississippi River
Communications Specialist
FMR is a leading nonprofit that protects, restores and enhances the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region. Our focus is the metro area, but our impact is often regional or national.
Position: We’re looking for a strategic, creative professional to coordinate and support communications for policy advocacy campaigns and produce engaging social media content.
Deadline to apply: Monday, November 9, 9 a.m.
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Prairie Moon Nursery
Sales Consultant
Prairie Moon Nursery provides one of the largest native seed and plant collections available for retail sales in the eastern United States. Since 1982, we have enjoyed steady growth as one of the most reputable mail-order and internet suppliers for native wildflowers and grasses. We carry over 700 native species and serve everyone from backyard gardeners to large government agencies. Our small business is growing year by year, and our company culture is relaxed, informal, and highly rewarding.
Position: Our Sales Team advises folks on plant selection, gardening and restoration advice, custom seed mix design, along with consultation on project implementation and maintenance, along with simple requests like placing orders.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
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Prairie Moon Nursery
Order Fulfillment and Field Work
Prairie Moon Nursery provides one of the largest native seed and plant collections available for retail sales in the eastern United States. Since 1982, we have enjoyed steady growth as one of the most reputable mail-order and internet suppliers for native wildflowers and grasses. We carry over 700 native species and serve everyone from backyard gardeners to large government agencies. Our small business is growing year by year, and our company culture is relaxed, informal, and highly rewarding.
Position: Our business changes with the seasons! This job will work in a variety of departments throughout each year: Seed Warehouse (fall/winter), Plant Shipping (spring), and then in the field (summer/fall). It is an excellent job for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys change.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
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Great River Greening
Urban Forestry Project Manager
Great River Greening (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 60,000 acres of lands across Minnesota and aims to restore another 40,000 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: Do you have a background in project management and a passion for planting trees where they’re needed most? Join our team as the Urban Forestry Project Manager! The Urban Forestry Project Manager will manage the day-to-day implementation of partner relations and contracts, keeping planting, watering, and maintenance work on schedule and on budget. This is an implementation and project management role—background in arboriculture is not required. This is a temporary full-time position through the end of the USDA grant period (mid 2029) with benefits.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.
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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:
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Help recruit 20-30 households to plant trees in their yard with support of RCC´s Foresters
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Support the neighborhood organization to host a large tree planting activity (20 trees or so) and find planting location and support with logistics
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Support the program´s Foresters in organizing Tree Workshops according to the neighborhood needs
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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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