Green Iowa AmeriCorps- HT 6 Month Positions

The Green Iowa AmeriCorps HT 6 Month Positions involve conducting environmental education, leading community outreach projects, recruiting volunteers, and enhancing energy efficiency services. Members will weatherize homes, facilitate energy programs, and develop community projects. This full-time role is based in Cedar Falls, IA, and requires some college education. Benefits include an education award and living allowance. Applications are accepted from February to June 2025.
¿ Conducting environmental education lessons and presentations ¿ Engaging in and leading environmental outreach and community engagement projects ¿ Recruiting and engaging volunteers in service to the community ¿ Conducting residential energy efficiency services (primarily for vulnerable populations) ¿ Enhancing commercial energy efficiency projects for public buildings (LED upgrades, etc.) ¿ Developing Climate Action Plans & Greenhouse Gas Inventories for counties and organizations ¿ Developing waste reduction strategies for sites and communities ¿ Planting trees and restoring tree canopies in vital communities ¿ Engaging in water quality services (sampling, testing, river clean-ups, etc.) ¿ Engaging in additional conservation projects (prairie burns, GIS, soil restoration, etc.) ¿ Enhancing one’s own Professional Development through specific projects and trainings, tailored to their own areas of interest

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Member Duties :
• Weatherize Homes 2-4 days/week
• Facilitate energy education programs 1-2 days/week
• Participate in community outreach projects 1-2 days/week
• Assume one of the following team leadership roles: o Project Development o Promotions
• Build personal energy efficiency knowledge, Serve as a community resource
• Plan and oversee at least 1 individual community volunteer generating project (VGP)

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas

Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization , Environment , Community and Economic Development .

Skills

Trade/Construction , Communications , Environment , Team Work , Leadership , Education , Community Organization , General Skills , Public Speaking .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Green Iowa AmeriCorps- HT 6 Month Positions

Program Start/End Date

05/19/2025 - 10/01/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 75

Program Locations IOWA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 02/01/2025 To 06/20/2025

Contact Laura Mast

University of Northern Iowa CEEE RM 111

Cedar Falls IA 50614

319-273-5750

greeniowaamericorps@uni.edu

www.greeniowaamericorps.org

Listing ID 58521