Conservation Corps Minnesota is currently accepting applications for young adults, ages 18-25, for summer apprentice positions in 30 Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout Minnesota. Apprentices will spend their summer working alongside natural resource professionals to learn hands-on skills in managing soil and water resources. Responsibilities will vary by site and may include communicating with landowners, providing educational materials, monitoring, inspecting sites, preparing reports and other conservation-related activities. The Sherburne SWCD apprentice will be based at the Elk River USDA office in Elk River, MN  55330.

 

Apprentices will serve as AmeriCorps members and receive a monthly living stipend of $1,235 as well as an education award of $1,493 to use towards qualifying education and student loan expenses. Educational credits may be arranged by the apprentice. The service term runs from May 18-August 14. 

 

Interested candidates should apply online at www.conservationcorps.org/apply by March 22, 2015.

 

The program is funded through the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund and LCCMR.