Roots for the Future summer intern

Do you care about your community and the environment? Want to explore cool careers and make a difference this summer?

Join Roots for the Future, a paid youth internship program focused on environmental justice, leadership, and career exploration. You’ll meet new people, take fun field trips, work on hands-on projects, and learn how to create change in your neighborhood.

What You’ll Do:

  • Learn about climate change, water, trees, and the environment.
  • Go on field trips to explore nature and environmental jobs.
  • Get training in leadership and advocacy.
  • Work on a team project to help your community.
  • Meet professionals in environmental careers.

No experience needed — just curiosity, commitment, and a passion for learning!


Program Dates: July 7–Aug. 14, 2025

Time: Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Location: Black Youth Arts Healing Center, with field trips around Minneapolis and St. Paul

Stipend: $20 per hour

Who can apply: Minneapolis and Saint Paul youth, ages 13–18.

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Environmental Initiative is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Environmental Initiative values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign- born residents, and veterans to apply for open positions.