Weekly Job Opportunities Update - Mississippi River Green Team

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Mississippi Watershed Management Organization

Job Opportunities

Check out these great new job opportunities, selected just for you — a former member of the Mississippi River Green Team!

Teen Internship at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden with Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board- Deadline: Friday, June 15

A fun and dynamic summer internship program awaits you at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary. This program is for youth ages 16-18 who are interested in exploring green careers in environmental education, horticulture (gardening), and natural resources management.

Teen interns at the Wildflower Garden will assist staff in the field, on the trails, and in the Visitors Shelter in a variety of ways. A significant amount of time will be spent assisting Wildflower Garden staff with environmental education programs for youth ages 9-12.

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Environmental Justice Intern with MN Pollution Control Agency- Deadline: Wednesday, June 6

The MPCA is hiring a part time summer student  worker (college or graduate level) to assist with community engagement activities and support MPCA's environmental justice work. More information below.  For all the details, including how to apply, visit the State of Minnesota's Career website and search for Job ID 24140. Aplication deadline is June 6

The position will support the Agency's Environmental Justice program, working to assist efforts in implementing the EJ framework across Agency programs, and support and advance external engagement efforts focused on EJ communities. Duties will include: assembling/maintaining EJ-relevant tools and resources to assist program staff in developing community involvement plans (e.g., community and advocacy organization  information  sheets, community-based media lists, materials for internal communication/training/translation and interpretation resources, etc.); supporting the coordination of EJ Advisory Group meetings and other programs/trainings/events; assisting in the development of media messages, fact sheets, and other communication materials. Position may also attend community environmental events, and coordinate other staff to attend, to show an MPCA presence.

The position is envisioned as a 20 hour/week position beginning in July, ending in early September; we may adjust hours (fewer weekly hours for a longer duration) as appropriate.  Pay range starts at $14.15/hr.

If you have questions about the position, contact Margaret Kumar at margaret.kumar@state.mn.us or 651/757-2510

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