Do you like to be outdoors? Need a summer job?

Join the Mississippi River Green Team!

Mississippi River Green Team members take care of our river and parks, learn job skills, explore environmental careers, and earn money!

Mississippi River Green Team youth and supervisor first photo of summer 2024

Examples of Works:

Turtle nesting site maintenance
Plant trees, prairies & rain gardens
Clean up the environment
Monitor wildlife habitat
Remove invasive plants
Monitor dragonflies

Program Details:

9-week summer program; M-Th
Monthly workdays during the school year
Each applicant will be interviewed
Up to two-years employment possible
Positions are limited
Meeting location: Mississippi Watershed Management Organization

Looking for youth who are:

a resident of Minneapolis
14–16 years old
able to work for the entire summer

How do I sign up?

Mississippi River Green Team youths explored macroinvertebrates with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board's water quality staff. — Mississippi River Green Team youths explored macroinvertebrates with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board’s water quality staff.

Fill out the form below to apply! You will be glad you did!

To Sign Up:

Discuss this job with your parent(s) or guardian(s). They must approve and sign below!
Complete the information below- this is your application.
Submit your application.

Green Team Letter of Interest

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Mississippi River Green Team Letter of Interest