Climate Readiness Fellow

Opportunity summary

Term length

11/13/2024 - 10/17/2025

Application window

8/19/2024 - 9/8/2024

Location

Traverse City, Michigan

Hourly pay equivalent

$20.71

Project summary

The MI Healthy Climate Corps accelerates Michigan's climate action through capacity building and leadership development. Members serve across the state to advance the MI Healthy Climate Plan's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan aims to avert the worst impacts of the climate crisis; create good-paying jobs; position Michigan as a climate action leader; and build a healthier and more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable Michigan for all Michiganders.

Opportunity description

This position will: Provide education and outreach to rural communities about renewable energy as a tool to reach their short and long-term community development goals; Facilitate connections between and among rural communities working on similar projects to promote peer-to-peer learning and networking; Increase rural awareness of and engagement with technical assistance and funding opportunities.

Benefits

Education benefit
Healthcare
Childcare

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Live in Michigan; Ability to travel to four in-person MHC Corps convenings around the state. Carpools will be available and encouraged; Be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or be working toward the completion of one.; U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.; Pass the following National Service Criminal History Checks: State of Michigan background check, State of residency (if not Michigan), FBI Fingerprinting, and National Sex Offender Registry

Preferred qualifications

No specific background or education required; should have strong interest and/or background in environmental issues, coalition building and/or community organizing; effective and appropriate written and verbal communication.