November 16, 2024

AmeriCorps

Detroit

FULL TIME

Climate Ready

Participate in daily environmental education centered around weekly themes such as climate change impacts and resilience. Engage in community outreach by attending community meetings, contacting residents, visiting area businesses, distributing flyers, etc. to increase community awareness of urban climate change effects. Participate in environmental stewardship opportunities such as tree/pollinator planting, park improvements, or other community climate-conscious efforts. Participate in outdoor recreation and experiential hands-on learning to strengthen your understanding and support their engagement of community residents. Engage with organizations and experts from diverse ecological, social, and governing backgrounds, and explore many different types of in-office and in-field opportunities in green jobs and non-profit community organizations. Assist with improving hazard awareness and demonstrate green infrastructure installations for residents of Detroit.

Member Duties : Ameri Corps members will engage residents of the city of Detroit in discussions of climate change effects specific to their community, perform demonstrations of climate resiliency solutions, and provide relevant interventions based on climate change assessments done in and around the neighborhood. This is done through the identification of indoor and outdoor environmental hazards, improvement of residential energy efficiency, implementation of green infrastructure, and clean water and air stewardship opportunities.

Program Benefits : Vehicle and Work Gear Stipend , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

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

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization , Disaster Relief , Environment , Hunger , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Fine Arts/Crafts , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Communications , Leadership , Team Work , Recruitment , Urban Planning , Environment , Disaster Services .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

Ameri Corps State / National

Program

Climate Ready

Program Start/End Date

03/11/2024 - 07/05/2024

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement