JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting : Yes
Position title : Outreach & Communication Specialist - Individual Placement
Type of Position : Corpsmember (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc : Saint Paul
State / Territory : Iowa, Minnesota
ORGANIZATION / PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee, 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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position : Outreach Specialist (AmeriCorps, ages 18-30; 18-35 for Veterans)
Location :
This is not a residential program; participants must secure housing preferably near the crew location
Service Term and Education Award Amounts :
1700 Hours
$7,395.00
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.
Our values embody safety, justice, stewardship, community and leadership. In working toward our vision, we believe that it is important we commit to the following :
Position Summary : Outreach Specialists serve alongside natural resource professionals in partnership with agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), higher education institutions, and nonprofits. Outreach specialists learn hands-on skills in designing educational content, implementing outreach activities, and participating in community events or workshops. The Individual Placements program prioritizes personal and professional growth while teaching hands-on conservation skills in the field. Specialists develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects.
Specialists are directly supervised by Conservation Corps Program staff and partner site supervisor(s). Members complete service projects with direction provided by partnering agencies and representatives of those agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities
Crew Location (City) : Saint Paul, MN
Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm
Term Length : 1700 hours, February – December 2026
Description of Anticipated Projects :
The purpose of this position is to strategize, support, and implement ways to include the public in decision-making processes regarding use of the MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds and to support efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee to advance the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan.
Invasive Species Communications Specialist
Crew Location (City) : Saint Paul, MN
Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm
Term Length : 1700 hours, February – December 2026
Description of Anticipated Projects :
This position will assist with the development, growth and daily management of the public website, Intranet and other digital media for the MN DNR Parks and Trails Division. The individual will also be involved in the preparation to develop a digital photo management system.
Marketing Specialist
Crew Location (City) : St. Paul, MN
Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm
Term Length : 1700 hours, February – December 2026
Description of Anticipated Projects :
The position will assist the parks and trails Marketing Coordinator in evaluating, researching, and implementing updates for the Hiking and Passport Clubs. IP will also provide support on various marketing initiatives.
MN Plant Watch Specialist
Crew Location (City) : St. Paul, MN
Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm; summers variable for field work
Term Length : 1700 hours, February – December 2026
Description of Anticipated Projects :
The member will support MN Plant Watch efforts by assisting with volunteer outreach and training, creating newsletters or plant identification tip sheets, and teaching volunteers data collection methods and organizing training events. The member will assist with data collection field work during the summer, which will require working longer than 8 hours days and some weekends and holidays in rough terrain and inclement weather. The member will also assist with data entry and management, creating maps for volunteer assignments, revising field protocols, and lab projects like cleaning seeds for long-term banking.
Crew Location (City) : Bloomington, MN
Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm
Term Length : 1700 hours, February – December 2026
Description of Anticipated Projects :
This position supports the visitor services and interpretive team at Fort Snelling State Park. They play an integral role in connecting with underrepresented communities in the metro area and also help support a wide range of outreach events.
State Park Visitor Service / Archive Specialist
Crew Location (City) : Itasca State Park, Grand Rapids, MN
Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm
Term Length : 1700 hours, February – December 2026
Description of Anticipated Projects :
The purpose of this position is to support and complete various Itasca State Park inventory, archiving and digitizing projects. The member will organize existing archive data available, collect archivable material, utilize Microsoft Suite applications to file data, cross reference and digitize documents, and share appropriate resources.
The Corps provides orientation and skills training at the start of the program year. Additional region or project specific training may be included throughout the service term depending on project need, length of term and other factors. Examples of potential trainings include :
Qualifications
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Outreach Specialist • Grand Rapids, MN, United States