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Minnesota GreenCorps Member Application Opening Soon:

Attend an Info Session

Minnesota GreenCorps, an AmeriCorps program coordinated by the MPCA, is looking for motivated, service-minded individuals to improve the environment and build community resilience throughout the state. The MPCA is recruiting members to serve for 11 months, from September 2026 to August 2027. Members are placed at local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions statewide.

The Minnesota GreenCorps member application is anticipated to open in mid-May! Join us for a virtual info session to get an in-depth look at the program, hear from current members about their experience, and get your questions answered. Register here for one of the information sessions:  

• Tuesday, May 19 from 6-7pm
• Thursday, May 28 from 12-1pm
• Wednesday, June 3 from 6-7pm

Information sessions will cover program details such as key dates, project examples, what it means to serve, and member benefits. 

Members serve on projects:

• Reducing air pollutants by encouraging green transportation and building retrofits.
• Conducting community outreach and education on environmental stewardship practices.
• Implementing green infrastructure improvements to reduce stormwater runoff and improve habitat.
• Reducing waste by implementing recycling and organics programs and encouraging material reuse.

Program Benefits:

• Earn a stipend of $1,150 (~$16.24 per hour) every two weeks. This stipend is taxed as income.
• Enroll in health insurance with 100% of the monthly premium paid.
• Earn an AmeriCorps education award of $7,395 to pay future educational costs or repay qualified student loans.
• Defer payment of federal student loans while serving. Accrued interest will be paid upon successful program completion.
• Develop professional skills through quarterly training and a $600 training budget.
• Build a network of environmental professionals.

I chose to become a MN GreenCorps member because I wanted to gain more experience in the environmental field and gain more experience/skills in different areas. Personally, as someone who is still not quite sure what area of environmental careers I want to pursue, I liked the opportunities for training, professional development, and connection to environmental organizations across Minnesota. ~Charlotte, City of Eden Prairie

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Questions: mngreencorps.pca@state.mn.us

Operation of the 2026-2027 program year is contingent on receiving funds from AmeriCorps. The number of new members for the 2026-2027 program year and length of their service will depend on continued federal funding.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.