Operations and Planning Specialist (AmeriCorps)
Quick answer
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is hiring an entry-level Operations and Planning Specialist (AmeriCorps) in St. Paul, Minnesota, paying $2,600 per month to support initiatives related to planning and policy for state parks and recreation areas.
- Role
- Operations and Planning Specialist (AmeriCorps)
- Organization
- Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $2,600 per month
- Category
- Other
The role
Operations and Planning Specialists serve alongside natural resource professionals in partnership with agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). They help support initiatives related to planning and policy for various state parks and recreation areas around the state of Minnesota.
What you'll do
- Complete service projects to the best of their ability, serving safely, effectively and efficiently to ensure projects are completed to the satisfaction of project hosts and the community
- Abide by Corps program safety regulations as well as applicable federal/state/municipal law and OSHA requirements; communicate any safety concerns and incidents
- Contribute actively to the team to complete projects, demonstrating a commitment to the Corps mission
- Positive attitude, desire to learn new skills, interest in community service; represent Conservation Corps in positive manner in public
- Commit to completing the entire service term per the start and end dates listed on the Member Service Agreement
What it takes
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate and interact with landowners and community members
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing plans, work, and weather conditions
- Commitment to upholding the CCMI mission
- Dedication to complete the full term of AmeriCorps service
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the US
- Must pass a criminal history check consisting of a National Sex Offender Public Website check, a state criminal history check, and a fingerprint-based FBI check
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Living Allowance: $2,600/month pre tax, Training, certifications, networking, Access to gear lending library, Access to Employee Assistance Program, Health insurance, Childcare assistance, Student loan forbearance (on qualifying student loans), Service term eligible to count towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $2,600 per month.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include strong communication skills, willingness to learn and adapt, commitment to the mission, dedication to complete the term, US citizenship, and passing a criminal history check.
How or by when to apply?
To apply, please visit: https://conservationcorps.org/join/. When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office, with schedules varying depending on the site and position.
How to apply
Apply directly on Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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