Energy Affordability and Climate VISTA

The Energy Affordability and Climate VISTA position at AmeriCorps involves working with the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to lower energy bills and promote green energy in underserved communities. Responsibilities include outreach for energy literacy, assisting with solar financing programs, and creating media content. This full-time role offers training, a living allowance, and an education award, while requiring collaboration with various organizations in Hawaii.
The Energy Affordability VISTA will work with the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA) to make a tangible impact lowering energy bills and promoting green energy across Hawaii's underserved communities. This VISTA will assist with agency outreach to encourage energy and financial literacy education, share information about our Solar for All (SFA-HI) program, and assist with our launch of the SFA-HI community and multifamily solar financing programs. This is a unique opportunity to develop skills in environmental communications and sustainable finance while interacting with professionals in the finance, energy, and environmental advocacy sectors.


Member Duties : Provide content and information to Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority's (HGIA) communications contractor to assist them in creating digital and print media, including videos, infographics, articles, commercials, and slideshows with information about benefits of clean energy, energy and financial literacy, and agency programs. Collaborate with environmental organizations to study positive externalities of clean energy, and promotional intersections with non-energy sectors. Connect HGIA with potential partners like financial institutions, investors, environmental organizations, community groups, and educational institutions.


Collaborations can expand funding sources, reach new audiences, and share knowledge.


Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Environment , Education , Technology .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Education , Computers/Technology , social media expertise, events , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Leadership , Communications , Team Work , Public Speaking , Environment .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Energy Affordability and Climate VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
HAWAII
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/04/2026 To 09/01/2026
Contact
Leah Laramee
1151 Punchbowl Street, Suite 131
Honolulu HI 96823
8088951477
leah.j.laramee@hawaii.gov


Listing ID
106520