The AmeriCorps Individual Placement positions (ages 18-30) are based at various locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Under the direct guidance of a project supervisor, the corpsmember will assist with a variety of projects to expand the capacity and reach of the partner agency. See specific position descriptions for greater detail before applying. Up to 15-20% of the service term is dedicated to technical and personal skills training.

This is a full-time commitment for a year-long AmeriCorps service term. The member will receive a monthly stipend and an education award upon successful completion of the term that may be used for education expenses or to repay qualified student loans.
 
Term dates and schedule:

• Term: January - December 2025
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm typical. Some evenings or weekends may be required.  

Location: Housing is not provided by the Corps. Member must secure their own housing near service location.

• St. Paul, MN
• Carlton/Duluth, MN
• Grand Rapids, MN
• Windom, MN

Open Positions: 

GIS Specialist Positions

Planning and Development Specialist (located in Saint Paul, MN): This position will assist DNR staff with the development of strategic plans, environmental review documents, legislative studies, research, and evaluation. This position will also provide a support role to the Acquisition and Development Unit, providing GIS (geographic information system) and GPS (global positioning system) support to park and trail development projects and cultural resource field work, and database management for asset management.

Off-Highway Vehicle Specialist (located in Saint Paul, MN): The purpose of this position is to strategize, support, and implement ways to strengthen the 1,000 miles of Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) that the DNR oversees.

Mapping Specialist (located in Saint Paul, MN): This position serves to build the capacity of important public service work at the DNR in the Division of Parks and Trails (PAT).  Under the direct guidance of a MN DNR project advisor, this position will primarily serve to assist DNR staff with a diverse set of mapping and outreach projects for Minnesota State Parks and Trails.

Inventory Forester and GIS Specialist (located in Grand Rapids, MN): The purpose of this position is to work with MN DNR to manage urban street tree inventory by collecting field data, contacting landowners, and analyzing data collected. 

Utility Mapping Specialist (located in Saint Paul, MN): This purpose of this position is to implement a new GIS based utility mapping project. Activities include field-collection, database, and in-office archival record work.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing plans, work, and weather conditions
• Commitment to upholding Corps values of safety, justice, stewardship, community and leadership.
• Dedication to complete the full term of AmeriCorps service
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record (no major moving violations or DUI’s in the past five years)
• Preferred: College coursework and/or degree in a relevant field

Requirements:

• 18-30 years old.
• 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. Passing the criminal history check is defined as no positive hits on the NSOPW and no history of violent offenses on the state or FBI checks.
• High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED

Other Information
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Questions?
Contact our recruitment team at recruit@conservationcorps.org