08/28/2023
Working with Monica was such a great experience for us here at the DRM! Her assistance getting our utility bills entered into our monitoring software will help us make sound decisions on energy usage in our Tribal buildings for years to come!
Thanks to Minnesota GreenCorps for once again giving the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the opportunity to host a Green Corps Member.
Would YOU like to serve with the Leech Lake Band? Service terms are one year, and the living stipend is equal to somewhere around $14 an hour. You’ll get health insurance, as well as money you can use for tuition or student loans after your service term is over!
You’ll also get the chance to work with the diverse team of professionals at the Leech Lake Division of Resource Management - DRM, who are always open to showing you what they’re working on and how you might get involved.
For more info, check out the link:
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/about-mpca/greencorps-opportunities
If you’d like to submit an application but need some assistance, please reach out and message us!
Native and local applicants highly encouraged to apply.
"Hey there! I'm Monica, I served at the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Department of Resource Management office. One aspect of my job that I really enjoyed was working on design and media materials because it allowed me to showcase the environmental-related work being done here while also giving me the freedom to explore my creativity. My favorite overall project was designing a solar pollinator garden synergy sign; which were professionally printed on metal sheets and posted at each of our 6 synergy garden locations across the Reservation. They include the phrase "Gitigan Manidoohsag" which translates to "Little Spirit Garden". There is no Ojibwe word for 'pollinators' so 'little spirit' was chosen to emphasize the vital role of these tiny yet essential creatures in our ecosystem. My advice to incoming members is to connect with as many people as possible, both within and beyond your immediate circle. You never know who might hold valuable information that could be useful to you. Engaging with others outside of my department helped me determine where I wanted to go to grad school, what I wanted to study/research, and who I ultimately wanted to work with."
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is hosting another MN GreenCorps member! Learn more and get the opportunity to work with the Leech Lake Sustainability Program. Apply today: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/minnesota-greencorps
