GreenCorps AmeriCorps Member - Environmental Outreach

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Mental health services

Student loan forbearance

Education award

Mentor program

Job summary

Minnesota GreenCorps is a statewide AmeriCorps program coordinated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Members serve full-time at local governments, tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions throughout Minnesota, addressing environmental issues and building green job skills.

The current refill position in Community Readiness & Outreach focuses on surveying emerging farmers, developing statewide outreach, and strengthening resource access.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years or older.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
• Eligible to serve in AmeriCorps and commit to completing the 11‑month (1700 hour) AmeriCorps service term.
• Two years post-secondary education or completion of sophomore year in a four-year degree program or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated interest in the environment and/or service and community work.

Responsibilities

• Survey emerging farmers to identify successful conservation practices, desired sustainability approaches, resource gaps, and areas of need, using findings to guide future program development and support strategies.
• Develop and implement a statewide survey to assess conservation practices, resource needs, and barriers among emerging farmers, using existing stakeholder data to inform design.
• Support outreach and education by engaging emerging farmers and stakeholders through conferences, workshops, farm visits, and partnerships to promote conservation and sustainable agriculture resources.
• Analyze survey and secondary data and present findings to inform the Emerging Farmers Office’s programs, strategies, and support services.

Skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Project management

Communication

Writing

Research

Microsoft Office

Education

Two years post-secondary education

Job description

Minnesota GreenCorps is a statewide AmeriCorps program coordinated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Members serve full-time at local governments, tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions throughout Minnesota, addressing environmental issues and building green job skills.

The current refill position in Community Readiness & Outreach focuses on surveying emerging farmers, developing statewide outreach, and strengthening resource access.