Jobs & Internships:

The Sharing Our Roots team is made up of talented and experienced professionals who are dedicated to building a food system that is equitable to all.

If you share this passion, we encourage you to apply to our open positions.

  • Sharing Our Roots has been selected as a host site for GreenCorps this year! Our GreenCorps member will help us improve our community readiness and outreach. Our goal is to strengthen community resilience through implementing and promoting sustainable best practices for our farm, gardens, and natural lands by using this position to develop land management plans, assist in restoration projects, coordinate trainings/workshops, build out infrastructure to reduce food waste, and strengthen community engagement.

    Minnesota GreenCorps is a statewide AmeriCorps program coordinated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), with a mission to preserve and protect Minnesota's environment and strengthen communities. MN GreenCorps members serve full-time at local governments, tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions throughout the state. Members address critical environmental issues and help communities build resiliency while gaining green job skills and networking with environmental professionals. The Minnesota GreenCorps program anticipates engaging up to 58 members in the 11-month service term.

    AmeriCorps Term and Schedule: September 23, 2026 – August 24, 2027. Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm typical. Occasional evenings/weekends may be required for some positions.  

    Projects: Members serve in one of the four environmental topic areas: community readiness and outreach, energy conservation and green transportation, stormwater and forestry, or waste reduction and recycling. Member activities may include: implementing sustainability-related projects, delivering environmental education, collecting and benchmarking data, improving habitat and water quality, implementing recycling programs, collaborating with community partners, and mobilizing volunteers.

    Benefits: Members earn a living allowance disbursed every two weeks in payments of $1150 (pre-tax), health insurance with premium paid, free mental health services with counseling, student loan forbearance on eligible loans, and an education award of up to $7395 for education expenses or qualified student loans. Members receive training from the MPCA, develop green job skills, gain professional experience, network with environmental professionals, and are paired with a mentor who provides ongoing guidance. 

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Must be a minimum of 18 years or older. 

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. 

    • Must be eligible to serve in AmeriCorps and commit to completing the 11-month (1700 hour) AmeriCorps service term. 

    • Must have two years post-secondary education (a two-year associates degree or completion of sophomore year in a four-year degree program) or equivalent of 6 months professional experience (volunteer, internship, or work).

    • Must have a demonstrated interest in the environment and/or service and community work. 

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Ability to build and maintain relationships.

    • Ability to work well independently and on diverse teams.

    • Ability to take initiative and effectively manage projects. 

    • Ability to research and organize information. 

    • Effective communication, presentation, and writing skills.

    • Functional computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet, database management.

    Physical Requirements

    • Most positions are primarily based in an office setting and require sitting, standing, and operating a computer and telephone. 

    • Most positions require light to moderate lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and carrying.

    • Some (limited) positions require the use of hand tools and/or power tools. Personal protective equipment and safety training will be provided. 

    • Some (limited) positions require the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, such as wind, rain, and high or low temperatures on uneven terrain for up to 8 hours at a time. 

    Additional Requirements

    • Positions that perform driving require a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driving record check. Some positions require access to a personal vehicle for transportation. 

    • Per AmeriCorps regulations, all positions require the successful completion of a criminal history check, including an FBI fingerprint check.  

    • Offers are contingent on successfully passing these checks. 

    Application Details

    How to Apply 

    Visit www.pca.state.mn.us/mngreencorps to learn more about the program, review the available positions and locations in the project summary document, and read the Application Guide. 

    You must read the Application Guide before starting your application and return to this page to apply! Applicants may indicate the topic area and region of the state where they want to serve on the application. You will need to upload a resume in the application system; applicants are encouraged to include past volunteer experience and/or share why community service is important to them on their application materials. Please be prepared to briefly describe an experience you have had that demonstrates your interest in environmental work on the application as well. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview; please be sure the contact information provided on your application is up to date. 

    This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Programs and activities must be accessible to persons with disabilities, and the program must provide reasonable accommodation for the known mental or physical disabilities of otherwise qualified volunteers, service recipients, applicants, and staff. All selections and project assignments must be made without regard to the need to provide reasonable accommodation.

    Contact

    If you have questions about the Minnesota GreenCorps program or the position, contact mngreencorps.pca@state.mn.us.
    If you have questions about the application process or the status of your application, contact mgcapplication.pca@state.mn.us.

Sharing Our Roots is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to apply. Sharing Our Roots does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law.

Applicants with disabilities: Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.