Job Opportunities
Wellness in the Woods is Hiring!
Wellness in the Woods is an equal opportunity employer. This application will not be used for limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Should an applicant need reasonable accommodation in the application process, they should contact our Director of Process Improvement & Communications at monica@mnwitw.org.
Outreach Associate Openings
Join Our Team - Outreach Associates Needed in Select Regions!
Wellness in the Woods is seeking passionate and community-minded individuals to join our team as Outreach Associates. These positions play a vital role in strengthening awareness of peer support and recovery resources across Minnesota.
Outreach Associates connect with community members, providers, and organizations to share information about recovery, mental health, and substance use resources. They represent the mission and values of Wellness in the Woods by promoting inclusion, empowerment, and hope in every interaction.
We are currently accepting applications from individuals who live in the following regions only:
CAMHI: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties
Northwest 8: Kittson, Roseau, Mahnomen, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, and Norman counties
Region 5+: Cass, Wadena, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Todd, and Morrison counties
Southwest 18: Big Stone, Swift, Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Lac qui Parle, Chippewa, Renville, Yellow Medicine, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Rock, Nobles, and Jackson counties
Applicants MUST reside within one of these counties to be considered.
Position Details
Part-time (10-40 hours/month), flexible scheduling
$20/hour plus mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
Work includes community outreach, tabling events, and collaboration with local partners
Telework with travel throughout your region
If you have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery and are ready to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply!
Click here to review the job description.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all regional positions are filled.
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