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Description
Climate Corps Bay Area is Still Hiring!
There is still space for another 10 AmeriCorps Volunteers for the 2012-13 Service Year.
New positions are available and there is still time to apply!
If you are passionate about clean energy, climate change and overall sustainability, are committed to tackling these issues in your professional careers, and are looking for a way to translate that passion and commitment to real-world experience, Climate Corps Bay Area may be a great opportunity for you.
Our 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.
As a Climate Corps Bay Area Member you will have the opportunity to spend 10 months learning cutting edge, and valuable skills while helping Bay Area communities reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Benefits of participation include
- Access to highly skilled community leaders
- In-depth emissions reduction experience
- Networking with other emerging leaders
- Contribute to important community change
- Stipend, health care, and educational award
- Participation in AmeriCorps - the largest Community Service Program in the country.
In 2010-11 CCBA:
- Helped 85% of Members obtain jobs or return to school in a sustainability field
- Provided over 200 hours of professional development training to Members
- Implemented or accelerated over 50 GHG mitigation projects
- Contributed over 40,000 hrs towards Bay Area Climate Protection Efforts
- Realized 81% improvement in emissions reductions in 75% of programs
- Recruited and Supported 1450+ Volunteers for a total of 5,400 hours
Position Overview:
In the 2012-13 Service Year new AmeriCorps Members will work with nonprofits and local governments throughout the Bay Area on greenhouse gas emissions reductions programs, including energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, waste conservation campaigns, and sustainability education and outreach. This program will bring AmeriCorps' well-established "service as a solution" model for community action to the arena of climate change management.
Responsibilities:
During the Service Year Members 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)
- Segal Education Award of $5,500 at the completion of service
- Forbearance on existing qualified student loans and payment of interest accrued during your service
- Health Insurance through Aetna
- 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 include an attached 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.
If you are interested in applying or wish to learn more about becoming a CCBA AmeriCorp Member, please visit our website.