AmeriCorps Member

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about clean energy, climate change and overall sustainability, are committed to tackling these issues in their professional careers, and are looking for a way to translate that passion and commitment to real-world experience.

Climate Corps Bay Area's (CCBA) mission is to:

• Assist with implementing programs that have immediate and measurable reductions in the community’s greenhouse gas emissions.
• Measure, track, and report the emission reductions to community agencies.
• Recruit, engage and build long-term volunteer involvement in the process.

Position Overview: 

In the 2011-12 Program Year starting in September 2011, 30 new AmeriCorps Members will work with nonprofits and local governments throughout the Bay Area on greenhouse gas emissions reductions programs, including energy efficiency programs, waste and energy conservation campaigns. This program will bring AmeriCorps’ well-established “service as a solution” model for community action to the arena of climate change management.

A CCBA Member spends most of their time providing direct service for projects related to energy and climate change at their service site. The Member’s time will be divided between volunteer coordination and program implementation. Prior to and during their service, Members will participate in personal training programs to provide opportunities for development in building professional and community partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Members will spend approximately 3/4 of their time on program implementation and 1/4 of their time on volunteer coordination.

Program Implementation:

• Directly implement one or more GHG emissions reduction programs
• Build awareness of GHG emissions reduction programs through outreach and publicity efforts
• Attend community events and present information as necessary
• Track outcomes to document emissions reductions as a result of the program

Volunteer Coordination:

• Support and seek efforts to build community engagement with emissions reductions programs
• Maintain training materials and assist with providing hands-on training and support for all volunteers
• Monitor and track progress of volunteers engaged in emission reductions programs

Qualifications:

This is a full-time, 11-month placement that encompasses 1700 hours of service.

• College graduates with at least 1 year of experience in the professional workplace preferred, comparable skills and experience will be considered
• The ideal candidate will have a solid math and science background, classroom experience with energy and environmental policy, and community outreach skills
• This is an equal opportunity position and we prefer to place a candidate who already lives in the community being served.

Compensation: In exchange for their service, each Member receives the following benefits:

• Living Allowance of Approximately $1200 per month (before taxes)
• Educational stipend or student loan waiver of approximately $5,300 at the completion of service.
• Forbearance on existing Student Loans and payment of interest accrued during your service
• Health Insurance
• Childcare Assistance – (to qualifying Members), paid to an eligible provider of your choice.
• Significant professional development training.

To Apply:

To become a Member you must fill out and submit our online application and submit a resume. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all placements are filled, but applicants are encouraged to submit the application as soon as possible in order to ensure the best chance of being placed in an agency that fits your needs and goals.

Once the application is complete and has been reviewed, applicants who qualify will be contacted for an interview. Interviews for the 2011-2012 term will begin in June 2011. All new Members need to be available and eligible to start no later than August 25th, 2011.

If you are interested in applying or wish to learn more about becoming a CCBA AmeriCorp Member, please visit our website.