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Description
Apply now to become a CivicSpark AmeriCorps Fellow for the 2022-23 service year!
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS AND ROLE
CivicSpark is a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program where Fellows focus on planning and policy support to build local government capacity to address resilience challenges and create lasting impact in California and Washington communities.
CivicSpark Fellows will focus on projects in partnership with local governments such as:
- Climate mitigation, adaptation, and decarbonization
- Water policy and management
- Affordable housing and sustainable mobility
- Rural broadband
- Equity and environmental justice
Fellows are spread regionally throughout the California and Washington. Each region has a Regional Coordinator who oversees the various Fellows in their area, providing guidance, mentorship, and support for the Fellows’ professional development goals. Site Supervisors are the Fellows’ on-site contact, who works with Fellows on a day-to-day basis and provides assistance on project work and supporting the Fellows’ professional growth in the workplace.
While projects vary, Fellows can expect to work on a range of tasks including meeting facilitation, community outreach, data collection and analysis, and report writing. Fellows will also have the opportunity to work on volunteer engagement projects, as well as attend regular training to build professional and technical skills. Fellows will complete their service year with a strong understanding of working with local governments as well as experience in using key sustainability and water management tools.
BENEFITS
- $22,000 Living Allowance
- $6,345 Segal Education Award and $3,655 California For All Educational Award (A total of $10,000)
- SNAP (CalFresh)
- Student Loan Forebearance
- Health insurance
- Childcare assistance
- Professional development training
- Network development
- CivicSpark and AmeriCorps alumni support
WHAT YOU CAN BRING
AmeriCorps Requirements:
- Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States*
- Ability to pass FBI, CA DOJ, WA DOJ, out-of-state, and NSOPR background checks prior to service
CivicSpark Requirements:
- Minimum of a 2-year AA degree from an accredited college or university
- Commitment to the full term of service (11 months, 1,700 + hours)
- Ability to work in a professional setting (potentially remote)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- A degree in a related field
- One year of relevant experience
- Past service experience (e.g., volunteering, community service, etc.)
- Experience with, or training in, outreach, facilitation and/or education
- Being local to the community you will serve in.
Desirable:
- Experience with project implementation
- Comfort with quantitative work, including data collection and analysis
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to apply for the CivicSpark Fellowship online.
- Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
- Please do not send any resumes or cover letters via email; we will only accept applications submitted via our website.