Lake of the Woods SWCD seeks Clean Water Conservation Corps Member for summer

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is currently accepting applications for young adults, ages 18-35, for summer AmeriCorps positions in 19 Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout Minnesota, including Lake of the Woods SWCD located in Baudette. Clean Water Corps Members will spend their summer serving alongside natural resource professionals to learn hands-on skills in managing soil and water resources. Responsibilities vary by site and may include assisting with groundwater monitoring programs, wetland and watercourse inventories and assessments, communicating with landowners, creating educational materials, preparing reports and other conservation-related activities.

Clean Water Corps Members serve as AmeriCorps members through Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, and receive a monthly living stipend of $2,076, as well as an education award of between $1,718.25 - $3,247.50 to use towards qualifying education or student loan expenses. The service term runs from May 16 – August 15, 2023.

Interested applicants can learn more and apply at www.conservationcorps.org/clean-water-2023.

The priority application deadline is March 17, 2023.

The Clean Water Corps Member positions are funded through the Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR) Clean Water Fund directed from the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.

About Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa: Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee, engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Conservation Corps’ mission is to engage youth and young adults in meaningful service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. www.conservationcorps.org