Energy and Water Climate Action Corpsmember
Mile High Youth Corps
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Term length
1/9/2024 - 12/6/2024
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1/9/2024 - 12/6/2024
Location
Denver, Colorado
Hourly pay equivalent
$15.50
Project summary
Make a difference, and make a better future for yourself at Mile High Youth Corps. We are a group of young people who are focused on combating Climate Change and educating ourselves on the issues that face our community.
Opportunity description
Join us for our 2024 Climate Corps- Energy & Water Conservation program! The Energy & Water Conservation program (E&W) is a team-based, 26 or 35 week program for individuals between the ages 18-24. E&W participants (called Corpsmembers) serve on community-based energy and water conservation projects throughout the Denver metro area. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Federal non competitive hiring authority
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Between 18-24 years old. Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident. Documentation will be required on the first day. High School diploma or currently working towards GED/ Equivalency required. English proficiency. Capable of participating in physical labor including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 lbs, able to conduct repetitive hand and arm motions. Significant walking. Access to a vehicle.
Preferred qualifications
Bilingual. Spanish speaking applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
- Waterway restoration
- Energy audits
- Weatherization of homes and public buildings
- Solar and renewable energy systems installation
- City parks and greenspaces creation and maintenance
- Environmental justice
- Local ecosystem restoration
- Economic development support for energy transition communities
- Volunteer recruitment and management
Work environment
- Team based
- Individual placement
- Urban