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Green Crew Internship Program: Empowering Future Environmental Leaders

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ORGANIZATION: The Green Crew

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Join the Green Crew, a youth-driven environmental leadership program within the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, dedicated to conservation and service! Our internships offer motivated high school students the chance to make a real impact on the environment while gaining valuable skills for college applications and career opportunities. This internship is an ideal fit for students passionate about environmental stewardship, conservation, and leadership.

What You’ll Do

Green Crew interns engage in meaningful projects within various departments, including:

  • Environmental Research - Collect data and support conservation science.
  • Community Outreach - Inspire local communities to join conservation efforts.
  • Project Management - Oversee project execution, timelines, and results.
  • Youth Engagement - Develop workshops and promote conservation among peers.
  • Marketing - Drive Green Crew’s visibility through social media and newsletters.

Each role includes hands-on responsibilities that allow interns to lead, innovate, and collaborate to create lasting environmental impacts. Interns meet bi-weekly with the Executive Director of Youth Programming and monthly with Green Crew’s Leadership team to ensure guidance, mentorship, and alignment with program goals.

Skills You’ll Gain

Interns gain vital skills, including:

  • Project and resource management
  • Goal setting and accountability
  • Environmental ethics and leadership
  • Practical skills tailored to their role (e.g., data collection, event planning)

Benefits of Joining Green Crew

Interns are eligible to receive the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award upon completing 200 hours over 12 months. You’ll also develop a professional portfolio of achievements, gain certifications, and make connections with like-minded peers and mentors dedicated to conservation. Past interns have advanced to leadership roles within Green Crew and beyond.

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About The Green Crew

Location:

6601 AUTO CLUB RD, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438, US

Mission Statement

The Green Crew's mission is to lead the adventure of "saving the world." The Green Crew is a youth-inspired and youth-led environmental action organization. Our conservation service projects provide youth the hands-on experience in meaningful action to make the natural world healthier.

Description

Launching in January 2022, the Green Crew is a unique collaboration between the Izaak Walton League and the BSA venturing program. We sponsor 1 or 2 environmental adventures per month. These adventures have been designed, planned, and implemented by youth. Adults serve as consultants and advisors.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

54988 Minnesota 68Mankato, MN 56001

(44.15527,-94.07848)
 

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Policy
  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Program Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Research

GOOD FOR

  • Teens

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • Interns commit approximately 18 hours per month, including: Monthly Conservation Service Day – Third Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Leadership Team Meeting – First Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. This internship includes both on-site and remote activities.

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