What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mississippi River Green Team Site Supervisor position at Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (Temp)?
Role Summary
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking a Mississippi River Green Team Site Supervisor to work in multiple locations throughout Minneapolis to supervise the daily work of a crew consisting of 8-10 youth ages 14-17 from varying cultural backgrounds. Crews will be working in the natural areas of the Minneapolis Park system including woodlands and prairies, and along shorelines of lakes, ponds, creeks, and the Mississippi River. Youth crews learn to identify and remove invasive species, prevent erosion, help with plantings, and other tasks that benefit the parks and watershed. Site supervisors are expected to be role models and work alongside their youth crew. Site supervisors are also responsible for motivating their crew, enforcing program rules, and implementing day-to-day operations. Learn more at www.mwmo.org/greenteam
Required Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate teens
- Willingness to learn and work alongside youth while modeling expected behaviors and work ethic
- Ability to recognize, and respond in a positive manner, to the needs of the youth staff
- Demonstrate ability to work well with populations with varying cultural backgrounds and build a team
- Working knowledge of Minnesota flora and fauna
- Follow directions, complete assignments, and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Enthusiasm, creativity, problem-solving skills, positive attitude, good sense of humor, flexible
- Valid driver’s license (to drive a 10-passenger van to different work sites)
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic training or experience in environmental education, natural sciences, education, or a related field
- Ability to communicate fluently in a second language. Spanish, Hmong, or Somali preferred
Compensation
$24.50 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement. This position is eligible to receive sick and safe time per the Minneapolis City Ordinance and Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, and will earn one (1) hour of sick and safe leave for every thirty (30) hours worked. Public employees will be enrolled in statutorily required PERA pension contributions if/when eligible. This position is not eligible for other benefits.
Hours
Typically work week is Monday through Thursday, 7 am – 3:30 pm (youth work 7:30 am – 3 pm), and 8-noon Friday with occasional Saturday hours, keeping the total to 32-40 hours per week. Position begins on June 10h and ends August 15th, 2025. Potential for intermittent workdays with the crew during the school year.
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to: EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org. Please put “Green Team Site Supervisor” in the subject line.
Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. Applicants will receive receipt of application email. If none is received within 48 hours of applying, please inquire with Lori Smiley LSmiley@minneapolisparks.org 612-313-7727
Job Contact
Gretchen Engstrom
3800 Bryant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org
Salary : $25
