One of the nation’s largest schools, the University of Minnesota offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in virtually every field—from medicine to business, law to liberal arts, and science and engineering to architecture.
The University of Minnesota system is made up of five campuses in Minnesota including Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul).
University of Minnesota Extension provides outreach and education services to Minnesota's communities through science-based knowledge, expertise and training.
The University of Minnesota was recognized by Forbes in 2018 in the Best Employer, Best Employer for Diversity, and Best Employer for New Grads categories.
Minneapolis is a growing and vibrant world-class city with a flourishing economy and a pristine environment, where all people are safe, healthy and have equitable opportunities for success and happiness.
Minneapolis Goals & Strategic Directions:
Living well: Minneapolis is safe and livable and has an active and connected way of life.
One Minneapolis: Disparities are eliminated so all Minneapolis residents can participate and prosper.
A hub of economic activity and innovation: Businesses - big and small - start, move, stay and grow here.
Great Places: Natural and built spaces work together and our environment is protected.
A City that works: City government runs well and connects to the community it serves.
Dedicated to Service. Rooted in Mission.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are 600 full-time and 1,400 part-time and seasonal team members who are passionate about parks and recreation. Established in 1883, we are stewards of a world-renowned urban park system spanning 6,809 acres of parkland and water. Our parks connect the city and Minneapolitans through next-level placemaking and programming.
We are proud to provide innovative and inclusive services, programs and activities at 180 parks, 22 lakes, miles and miles of parkways and bikeways, plus countless other outdoor spaces. We welcome 26 million annual visits and our people make it all happen.
We offer hundreds of types of jobs—in the parks, at our headquarters and everywhere in-between. Join the #1 urban park system in the nation as recognized by the Trust for Public Land in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020. If you are dedicated to service and rooted in mission, your career will thrive here.