Energy and Water Crew Leader: Production & Project Support
Mile High Youth Corps
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Term length
1/2/2025 - 12/30/2025
Application window
12/12/2024 - 1/31/2025
Location
Denver, Colorado
Hourly pay equivalent
$15.00
Project summary
Become a leader for our 2025 Climate Education Energy & Water Conservation program! The Energy & Water Conservation program (E&W) is a team-based, 48-week program for individuals between the ages of 18-24. E&W Climate Education (Promotores Climáticos) Crew Leaders serve closely with the Community Climate Education Coordinator and the Program & Pathways Manager to organize the Climate Education project. They will assist with the organization of public workshops, outreach, and education programs.
Opportunity description
Energy and Water Conservation Crew Leader: Production and Project Support will serve in a leadership position within the Energy and Water Conservation program. The Crew Leader will assist with project and program coordination, ensure quality service delivery, and lead Energy and Water Corpsmembers over their 11-month AmeriCorps enrollment. Crew Leaders will coordinate daily schedules, organize warehouse and fleet operations, assist with service data collection, and provide customer service to residents and program partners. Crew Leaders will collaborate with program staff to provide Corpsmember training, ongoing education and contribute to positive outcomes for all Energy and Water Corpsmembers.
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
Between 21-24 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 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
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
- Waterway restoration
- Indigenous knowledge reclamation
- Historic cultural and language preservation
- Energy audits
- Weatherization of homes and public buildings
- Solar and renewable energy systems installation
- Recycling and composting programs
- Environmental justice
- Economic development support for energy transition communities
- Climate smart agriculture and sustainable farming
- Soil and water conservation
- Community gardens
- Marketing and outreach
- Volunteer recruitment and management
- Environmental education and training
- Environmental research and citizen science
Work environment
- Team based
- Individual placement
- Urban
- Traveling
- Indoor
- Outdoor