Crew Leader

Conservation Corps MN/IA; Minnesota; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservation Corps MN/IA is seeking AmeriCorps Field Crews to work outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and, at times, responding to natural disasters or community needs. The program emphasizes personal and professional growth while teaching hands-on conservation skills in the field.

Projects are physically challenging and team-oriented and may include invasive species management, stream bank stabilization, prescribed burning, trail construction & maintenance, tree planting,

Responsibilities

• Invasive species management
• Stream bank stabilization, erosion control
• Prescribed burning
• Trail construction & maintenance
• Tree planting
• Basic carpentry
• Wild land fire suppression
• Emergency response

Job description

Position Summary: AmeriCorps Field Crews serve outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and occasionally responding to natural disasters or community needs. The Field Crew program prioritizes personal and professional growth while teaching hands‑on conservation skills in the field. Members develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects.

Natural resources projects vary by region and crew location, but may include:

• Invasive species management
• Stream bank stabilization, erosion control
• Prescribed burning
• Trail construction & maintenance
• Tree planting
• Basic carpentry
• Wild land fire suppression
• Emergency response

Projects are physically challenging and team-oriented and may occur throug...