The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is now accepting applications from organizations interested in participating as a host site for the 2013-14 year of the Minnesota GreenCorps progam and up to 28 full time members with various host sites. Minnesota GreenCorps is an environmentally-focused AmeriCorps program coordinated by the MPCA, which places AmeriCorps members with organizations around the state to spend a year of service addressing critical environmental issues, while gaining experience and learning valuable job skills.
Applications from eligible organizations interested in hosting Minnesota GreenCorps members are due by 5:00 pm on Monday May 6, 2013.
Eligible organizations include public entities (local, regional, state, tribal), school districts, not for profit institutions of higher education, and 501 ( c )(3) nonprofit organizations. Organizations may apply for Minnesota GreenCorps members who will serve on projects in the areas of:
- Energy Conservation
- Waste Prevention and Recycling
- Living Green Outreach (including Air Quality Improvement/Active Transportation and Local Foods)
- Green Infrastructure (including Stormwater Management and Urban Forestry)
To request a site application packet, including a detailed guidance document and the application, please email mngreencorps.pca@state.mn.us. Please also direct any questions you might have about the application process to this email.
MPCA is planning to place up to 28 full time members with various host sites for the 2013-2014 year. Members serve approximately 40 hours a week for 11 months beginning in mid to late September 2013 through August 2014. Member application materials for individuals interested in serving with the program will be available online in the coming weeks.
For more information on the program, including descriptions of host site projects from previous years, please visit the MPCA website.
