Stream Corps Program Participant

Duluth Stream Corps Program Participant

Full-time position: 30-35 hrs/week

This is a temporary position which will run from January 2026 - December 2026. The goal of this program is to seek out individuals who have experienced barriers to employment, and to offer on-the-job training as well as credentials so that they may be able to successfully achieve gainful employment in the natural resource management field.

Women, BIPOC individuals, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply!

Reports to:

Stream Corps Program Manager

Stream Corps Crew Leader

Organizational Mission:

To empower and engage our community to eliminate poverty, and to create prosperity and equity in the lives of the people we serve.

Commitment to Values:

To uphold, commit to, grow in and hold yourself and your fellow co-workers accountable to the organizational values of: Respect, integrity, cultural competence and optimism; as well as the organization’s commitment to: Anti-racism, public policy and community engagement-based work.

Program Information

Stream Corps is one of multiple workforce training programs offered by Community Action Duluth (CAD). It is an approximately 11-month paid training program, during which participants will learn entry-level natural resource management skills, working in partnership with local organizations like the City of Duluth to perform invasive species mitigation, forest restoration, and other tasks. Participants will also complete credentialed training while in the program, which will add to the participant's resume and make them highly competitive in this growing field.

Participants will also have access to CAD's Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) wrap-around services, including but not limited to: transportation assistance, financial coaching, GED/Adult Diploma assistance, benefits access, and assistance with resume building, employment services, and interview preparedness. All of CAD's services are free of charge.

Core Functions:

The core tenants of the Stream Corps Program Participant position are:

1. Physical Labor

Work 7½ hour days, lifting up to 50 lbs solo, planting trees, installing tree protection, cutting vegetation with handsaws and chainsaws, dragging brush, applying herbicide, carrying supplies to and from project sites, shoveling, bending, etc.

2. Education and Training

Assist in ensuring a safe and productive work environment by completing safety training, maintaining equipment, and following protocols as well as following steps to complete credentialed training.

3. Represent Stream Corps and Community Action Duluth

Model the core qualities of a participant: Committed, safe, hardworking, enthusiastic and eager to learn, both in informal and formal public settings.

Success in the Stream Corps Participant Position Looks Like:

• Demonstrating a commitment to service and our mission in everything you do.
• Prioritizing attendance, punctuality, and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Being eager to learn new skills, motivated to pursue a career in the natural resource management field, and getting along well in a group setting.
• Placing safety at the center of all decisions and actions.
• Openly communicating success and challenges with the Stream Corps Program Manager and Program Lead.

Working Conditions:

This position is full-time, non-exempt with working hours between 8am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday, and 8am-12pm Friday. This position pays $18.00/hr and is eligible for: PTO, holiday pay. CAD has a Benefits Outreach Specialist onsite to assist uninsured participants with navigating health insurance.

Position is open until filled. Last Date of Description Review: Winter 2025

Applications will be taken by submission of a Google Form at https://forms.gle/DxokLuw8tTqbb3RS8 until the positions are filled. Please complete this form in its entirety to be considered. For any questions, contact Brittany Plachecki, Director of Workforce Programs, at bplachecki@communityactionduluth.org

You may also mail/drop off materials at our office:

Community Action Duluth

2424 West 5th Street, Suite 102

Duluth, Minnesota 55806

Community Action Duluth is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that
diversity of background and perspective are strengths. We seek to continue to
grow a diverse, highly-committed, skilled and collaborative staff.

Job Type: Full-time, temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30-35 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

*Questions on the application form (https://forms.gle/DxokLuw8tTqbb3RS8) are aligned for and with funding requirements for the program. Community Action Duluth is an entirely grant-funded organization, and our application questions are in accordance with our grant parameters and objectives.

Please copy and paste the application form link in your browser. Otherwise, apply here and we will send you a private link.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18