Employment
Who We Are
Metro Blooms is a nonprofit that partners with communities, property owners, organizations and local governments to create resilient landscapes and foster clean watersheds, embracing the values of equity and inclusion to solve environmental challenges. We believe that collaboration with our communities and across our programs is the most impactful way to heal our earth. We manage the Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water partnership and own the for-profit Metro Blooms Design+Build, a full-service landscape design and construction company. These positions are employed by Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Landscape Installation Crew Member
- Reports To: Install Crew Leader
- Status: Seasonal, full/part-time, nonexempt
- Hours: 40 hours per week during the outdoor work season (early May – late October)
- Rate: $21.50 – $24 per hour depending on qualifications
- Benefits: Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, PTO, Staff Development, Personal Expense Budget
- Location: Minneapolis, MN. Projects occur throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
Summary
The Installation crew works to implement the landscape plans that our designers have created. Designs are typically naturalistic and plant-focused. Projects range in size from a single front yard rain garden to a multi-family or community-based project that includes large plantings as well as hardscapes including stepping stones, patios, natural stone walls and pathways. Our install crew takes pride in installing beautiful landscapes that provide resilient outdoor spaces for both humans and urban wildlife. We are dedicated to safety and thoroughness in all our work. Installation crew members are essential and celebrated team members of Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Ideal candidates have a minimum of 1 year of landscape experience. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those underrepresented in our sector: Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, and LGBTQIA2S individuals.
Install Assistant Crew Lead
- Reports To: Install Crew Leader
- Status: Seasonal, full/part-time, nonexempt
- Hours: 40 hours per week, M-F during the outdoor work season (Mid-April – November)
- Rate: $23-$26/hour based on qualifications + Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off
- Location: Minneapolis, MN. Projects occur throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
Summary
The Installation crew actualizes landscape plans that our designers have created. Our projects typically focus on native plants and stormwater management Some projects may include hardscape elements, such as stepping stones, patios, natural stone walls and pathways. Projects range in size from a single front yard raingarden to a large commercial or community-based project and are located in the Twin Cities metro area. Our crew members take pride in installing beautiful landscapes that benefit our ecosystem. We are dedicated to safety and thoroughness in all our work.
The Install Assistant Crew Lead assists and supports the Install Crew Leader in managing the installation of projects on site, being responsive to other crew members, and being the primary driver of the truck and trailer. Both the Assistant Crew Lead and Crew Leader work to ensure a safe and supportive work environment. The Assistant Crew Lead will lead the install crew independently as needed.
Ideal candidates have a minimum of 2 years of landscape installation experience, truck + trailer driving experience, and experience in leading a small crew.
Watering Specialist
- Reports To: Landcare Program Director
- Status: Seasonal, part-time, nonexempt
- Hours: 24 hours per week, hours subject to change based on program needs (early May – mid October)
- Rate: $21.50 – $23 per hour depending on qualifications + Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off
- Location: Minneapolis, MN. Projects occur throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
Summary
The Watering Specialist primarily works independently to ensure newly installed plantings receive 1” of water per week during the establishment period. This includes coordinating with the Landcare Program Director to manage a designated list of watering sites and tasks, monitoring weekly rainfall, and scheduling weekly tasks based on priority and need. The Watering Specialist will operate a ¾ ton (F250) pickup truck and water trailer on a daily basis.
As needed per rainfall and workflow, the Watering Specialist may assist the Landcare Crew to fulfill weekly hours. Landcare Crew site maintenance includes trash and sediment removal, vegetation management using sustainable techniques such as hand-pulling and mowing, mulching and replanting. This is an independent supportive position, responding to a variety of tasks throughout the season. The Watering Specialist will be reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable with a variable set of responsibilities.
Ideal candidates have experience with truck and trailer operation, proper watering techniques, and an interest in urban native landscapes.
Landscape Design Assistant
- Reports To: Neighborhood Projects Manager
- Status: Casual, nonexempt
- Hours: Up to 40 hours/week, Part time training in May transitioning to full-time hours from June-Aug
- Rate: $22-24 per hour
To apply, please send resume, references and a short statement about why you are interested in the position to Jennifer Moeller, Jmoeller@metroblooms.org, 612-367-6080.
Summary
Landscape Design Assistants (LDAs) work under direction of a Registered Landscape Architect and Graduate Landscape Architects. LDA’s primary responsibility is participation in neighborhood-scale projects that aid local residents in the installation of raingardens and pollinator plantings. This position provides consultation, design and installation experience and provides the LDA with a breadth of hands-on, direct experience in the design and installation process. Our Neighborhood Programs are very active during the summer months. This is a seasonal position. Candidates must provide their own transportation throughout the season.
If able, LDAs are also invited to assist with our educational workshops. These are in-person and virtual workshops that promote the installation of resilient landscaping techniques. Workshops are primarily on weekday evenings in March through June and the time commitment is 2-4 hours per week. Designers lead a breakout “rooms” and assist workshop participants by answering questions related to their landscape challenges. Participation in workshops is not required, but is a great experience for any new designer to become familiar with many different landscape challenges and to get experience meeting with clients.
Metro Blooms celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a positive, equitable and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We don’t just accept difference, we thrive on it for the benefit and resilience of our employees, our programs, and our community. We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce that promotes the values of equity and justice. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those underrepresented in our sector: Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, and LGBTQIA individuals.
Metro Blooms prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant because of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or other status protected by applicable law.
The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.