Teen Teamworks - Ages 14-18

Youth gain appropriate work skills, decision-making skills and communication skills through various work experiences offered at the Park Board. They learn the importance of being dependable and responsible and developing a good work ethic; appropriate workplace conduct; accepting and using constructive feedback; and maintaining a positive attitude.

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026 season. Thank you to all who applied!

Minneapolis Park Corps - Ages 18-24

The Minneapolis Park Corps was launched in 2024 to develop paid training opportunities for young people ages 18 to 24 years old. This program helps young adults gain employment and training within the MRPB and with its partners. Park Corps Members learn on the job in various roles and participate in learning around career and personal development.

Paint Shop

Monday through Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm
June – December
3800 Bryant Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55409

Receive training in and assist with:

  • Preparing surfaces by washing, sanding, taping, puttying, scraping, stripping, scrubbing, blasting, spackling, and patching, using manual hand
    tools or power tools
  • Mixing and applying stains, primers, sealers, paints, varnishes, and other coatings, by hand and machine to surfaces including interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, bridges, barricades, curbs, parking lots, crosswalks, trails and other outdoor fixtures and facilities
  • Removing graffiti in efficient and timely manner
  • Producing bulletin boards, vinyl and painted signage
  • Pressure washing, caulking, and painting wading pools and similar facilities
  • Maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment used by the MPRB Paint Shop including paint sprayers, pressure washers, sanders, grinders, etc.
  • Performing related work as assigned.

Participate in employment and work readiness trainings as assigned by Youth Employment and Training staff.

Perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Frequent standing, bending, stooping and working on rough, uneven ground, as well as wet and slippery surfaces. Remain in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time. Erect, ascend and descend ladders or scaffolding to access work areas and work at heights requiring approved fall protection equipment.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  With assistance, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.

Summer Camp Counselor

Pop Up Camps Monday – Thursday 2:00-7:00pm
Neighborhood Day Camps Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am – 5:30pm
June 8 – August 28, 2026
Various locations in Minneapolis weekly or daily. Must have access to reliable transportation.

Receive training in and assist with:

  • Planning, preparing and leading fun, hands-on, nature-based summer day camp sessions that promote high-quality, outdoor educational and recreational experiences for campers ages 8-13.
  • Overseeing campers’ safety and well-being, while helping to facilitate their interactions with others and their surroundings using MPRB’s principles of respect and responsibility.
  • Providing high-quality customer service and communication with parents/guardians and positive relationships with campers.
  • Engaging and encouraging campers in learning and positive experiences.
  • Cleaning up at the end of each day.
  • Performing related work as assigned.

Participate in employment and work readiness trainings as assigned by Youth Employment and Training staff.


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