Maajii-akii-Gikenjigewin Field Crew Leader

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa; Minnesota; On-site; USD 27,342 - 29,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend of $2,450-$2,600/month

Education award upon completion

Time off for ceremony

Childcare assistance

Job summary

A conservation organization in Minnesota is seeking participants for the Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin program, which involves Indigenous young adults in hands-on conservation projects across various territories. Participants will engage in activities like invasive species management, habitat restoration, and tree planting while receiving valuable training in CPR, chainsaw safety, and other essential skills. The program offers a monthly living stipend and educational awards upon completion, aiming to foster futures in natural resources.

Qualifications

• Participants must be 18 and older.
• Ability to engage in hands-on conservation activities.
• Willingness to learn about natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Participate in invasive species removal and habitat restoration.
• Engage in tree planting and wildlife surveying.
• Complete training in CPR/First Aid and chainsaw use.

Job description

Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin (Starting Out in Earth Conservation) engages Indigenous young adults, ages 18 and older, in hands‑on conservation and service projects across the Fond du Lac Reservation and the 1837, 1842, and 1854 ceded territories. In partnership with Fond du Lac Resource Management and Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI), participants gain career‑ready skills through projects such as invasive species management, trail construction and maintenance, prescribed burning, habitat restoration, tree planting, wildland fire suppression, wildlife monitoring, and emergency response. The program centers locally led conservation efforts that honor Tribal sovereignty, cultural knowledge, and community priorities. Participants complete the program with real‑world experience and a strong foundation for future careers in natural resources.

Projects include invasive species removal, community gardening, tree planting, prescribed burning, wildlife surveying, habitat restoration, and more!

Training/certifications include CPR/First Aid, chainsaw use and safety, plant ID, wildland fire, and more.

Benefits include a $2,450-$2,600/month living stipend, an education award upon completion of the AmeriCorps term, time off for ceremony, childcare assistance, and more.

This program is open to all, without regard to disability, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

Partners

Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).

Questions?

Contact the Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin program coordinator at [e-mail]
or FDL Environmental Outreach Coordinator at [e-mail]