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One week left to apply!

Apply to be a Minnesota GreenCorps member by June 16!

The Minnesota GreenCorps member application will close in one week on Tuesday, June 16! Don’t miss your chance to apply and help communities increase their resilience by:

• 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.

Application Instructions: Visit www.pca.state.mn.us/mngreencorps to learn more about the program, review position summaries, and apply online.

Program Information: Minnesota GreenCorps is a statewide AmeriCorps program with a mission to preserve and protect the environment and strengthen communities. Minnesota GreenCorps members serve full-time for 11 months from September 2026 through August 2027 at nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or educational institutions. Members address critical environmental issues to build resilience while gaining green job skills and networking with environmental professionals.

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.
• Access a $600 training and certification budget.
• Develop professional skills.
• Build a network of environmental professionals.

I've had the opportunity to take on some really challenging projects that pushed me out of my comfort zone. Because of this, I am more comfortable with difficult projects and approach challenges with more enthusiasm. I've also seen the inner workings of various organizations such as counties, nonprofits, regional development organizations, food shelves, and much more, which has really expanded my understanding of the world.  
                                                                                                                                 ~Jack, West Central Initiative 

This has been such a great and unique opportunity to become a well-rounded professional, and I’ve been really grateful for the opportunities I’ve taken advantage of. I’ve gotten a lot of experience learning how to approach issues, especially environmental issues, from a very intersectional approach.
                                                                                                                                             ~Zach, Carver County

Questions: Contact mngreencorps.pca@state.mn.us.

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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.