Northern Bedrock Corps
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Project Host
“Project host” refers to the individual(s) who manage the site that each crew serves. Northern Bedrock wouldn’t be able to function without project hosts. Each host provides vital skills to collaborate with Crew Leaders and Corpsmembers alike. Projects may include site stabilization, window repair and reglazing, masonry, plasterwork, log building maintenance, and cemetery restoration. Our crews reflect a diversity of backgrounds and are carefully recruited based on their interest in the field and their ability to be successful. As a Project Host, you will be a vital part of the Northern Bedrock mission by providing an opportunity for our Corpsmembers to get hands-on preservation trades experience while also sharing knowledge of the site and of the industry as a whole.
Become a Technical Instructor
Do you have expertise in a preservation trade and a passion for teaching? Join Northern Bedrock as a Technical Instructor and help the next generation of tradespeople thrive.
Our instructors are more than teachers—they’re mentors who work hands-on with our Corpsmembers. You’ll share your skills in areas like masonry, log restoration, carpentry, or cemetery conservation, guiding young adults as they tackle real-world projects that preserve Minnesota’s historic treasures.
What’s in it for you? Along with the satisfaction of passing on your knowledge, you’ll be part of a community dedicated to saving history and fostering growth. Your guidance shapes not just the structures we restore but also the lives and careers of the people working on them.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an industry expert looking to give back, we’d love to have you on board. Together, we can preserve the past while building the future.
Ready to get involved?
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Contact Dom Ippolite at (218) 262-9428 or Program@northernbedcorps.org
Mike Braun, Stone Mason, Braun Construction
“The young individuals were eager and willing to learn all aspects of the masonry trade, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with the group…The work, time and dedication of this group are a definite asset to our community.”
Curtis Bellows, Bellows Painting
“Learning to plaster takes years, to do it really well and do it fast…That’s the way it is, you know. It’s a hard job, not easy work… This has been the best couple of days of my last few years. It’s been inspirational to me. I would love to do it again.