Community Forestry Corps Members serve at a nonprofit or public agency with a mission to preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment and strengthen communities, with a focus on preserving and increasing tree canopy. Would you or someone you know be a great match for this important work?

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The position is 40 hours per week from September 13, 2021 – July 30, 2022. As part of the Community Forestry Corps, AmeriCorps will provide: A stipend of up to $750 every two weeks Individual health insurance (monthly premium 100% paid) Up to an additional $6,345 for tuition or student loans In order to begin serving in September, candidates need to apply by August 25.

Please share this information in your networks and urge others to apply! Training in early September. There are great training and career development opportunities during the service term.

Click on “click here” under Want to Learn More? on the application page for benefits and position description, although the position description is not all encompassing for the position with Project Food Forest. Within our organization’s work, this position will focus heavily on promoting and maintaining edible and medicinal perennial plants through education and outreach.

Position based in Luverne, Minnesota with a bit of travel throughout the region. We work with several partners.