Energy & Water Crew Leader: Climate Education
Mile High Youth Corps
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Term length
1/2/2025 - 12/31/2025
Application window
11/12/2024 - 1/31/2025
Location
Denver, Colorado
Hourly pay equivalent
$15.00
Project summary
The Energy and Water Conservation Crew Leader: Climate Education will serve in a Corpsmember leadership position within the Energy and Water Climate Education (Promotores Climáticos) program. The Climate Education Crew Leader will serve closely with the Community Climate Education Coordinator to organize the Climate Education project. They will assist with the organization of public workshops, outreach and education programs.
Opportunity description
Become a leader for our 2025 Climate Education Energy & Water Conservation program! The Climate Education Crew Leader will serve closely with the Community Climate Education Coordinator to organize the Climate Education project. They will assist with the organization of public workshops, outreach, and education programs. In addition, they will assist staff with project scheduling, data collection, and Corpsmember support.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Workforce credential or certificate
- Federal noncompetitive hiring authority
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Must be between the ages of 21-24. This program requires Crew Leaders to be drivers; driver eligibility requirements: a minimum of 21 years old, a valid driver's license, and an insurable DMV record. A Pre-Service National Service Criminal History Check is required. Must not engage in any prohibited activities listed in the AmeriCorps member service agreement and must adhere to rules and regulations specified in the MHYC handbook. Travel with MHYC vehicles is required during service.
Preferred qualifications
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 GED required. English proficiency: bilingual, Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Capable of participating in physical labor including but not limited to: the ability to lift 50 lbs., able to conduct repetitive hand and arm motions, and able to maneuver in tight spaces.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Wildfire prevention and fuels reduction
- Outdoor recreation access improvements
- Energy audits
- Weatherization of homes and public buildings
- Solar and renewable energy systems installation
- Tree planting and urban forestry
- Recycling and composting programs
- Environmental justice
- Local ecosystem restoration
- Farm to school initiatives
- Community gardens
- Food waste reduction
- Grant-writing and fundraising
- Marketing and outreach
- Volunteer recruitment and management
- Environmental education and training
Work environment
- Team based
- Individual placement
- Urban
- Traveling
- Indoor