Mississippi River Green Team Letter of Interest

Green Team learning about weaving water, hanging out with goats and pulling buckthorn.

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!

What kind of work will I do? 

Mississippi River Green Team 2022 members and supervisors.
Mississippi River Green Team 2022 members and supervisors.
  • Sample water quality
  • Plant trees, prairies, and raingardens
  • Clean up the environment
  • Create wildlife habitat
  • Remove invasive plants
  • Monitor dragonflies
Mississippi River Green Team members and MWMO staff remove weeds from a boulevard strip along Fourth Street during an August 2021 weeding and cleanup event.
Mississippi River Green Team members and MWMO staff remove weeds from a boulevard strip along Fourth Street during an August 2021 weeding and cleanup event.

When do I work?

  • Two-year, year-round program
  • Nine weeks full-time in the summer
  • Monthly meetings during the year

Am I eligible?

Yes, if you are…

  • a resident of North or Northeast Minneapolis;
  • 14–16 years old;
  • able to work for the entire summer; and
  • in good standing at school.

(Each student will be interviewed. Positions are limited.)

How do I sign up?

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

To Sign Up:

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

Green Team Letter of Interest

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