Ann Arbor Climate Corps AmeriCorps Program

City of Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Ann Arbor Climate Corps, the City of Ann Arbor’s AmeriCorps program, to be part of Ann Arbor’s equitable, sustainable, and transformative transition to community-wide carbon neutrality. The Ann Arbor Climate Corps is a team of AmeriCorps members that aid the Office of Sustainability & Innovations (OSI) in building local capacity for supporting neighborhood-focused decarbonization and resilience-building initiatives. Under the guidance of staff in the Office of Sustainability & Innovations, members in the next cohort will serves as engagement extensions to the A 2 ZERO Community Collaborators to help advance strategic objectives established by the OSI. Members will be integrated into the Energy, Circularity, and Engagement teams, assisting staff members in program planning and delivery to support the city and its residents in achieving a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by the year 2030.

Requirements

• Have or will obtain the diploma/GED
• Be 18 years or older at the start of service (no upper age limit)
• Pass a National Service Criminal History Check
• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or interest in climate change, urban sustainability, or social equity.
• Experience and strong interest in public engagement and facilitation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate through strong oral and written communication to a diverse audience, including stakeholders with basic or advanced understanding of sustainability.
• Ability to organize people, information, and materials, with an ability to be detailed-oriented in delivering high-quality services and experiences.
• Listen to understand the intended meaning of a message.

Responsibilities

• Developing training resources and outreach and support systems to assist OSI's A 2 ZERO Community Collaborators with participating in strategic areas of OSI programming.
• Providing support to OSI staff teams to create, organize, and prepare materials for distribution at public events, outreach materials, informational brochures, social media content, short educational videos, and other materials as appropriate to engage and educate residents in relevant climate actions and initiatives related to the City of Ann Arbor’s A 2 ZERO carbon neutrality plan.
• Conducting direct outreach to educate residents and businesses regarding energy, environmental, and cost saving initiatives related to the City of Ann Arbor’s A 2 ZERO carbon neutrality plan. Involves participating and engagement in things such as public events, door knocking campaigns, and community engagement activities.
• Assisting in planning and required attendance at annual events, such as Sustainability Forums, Earth Day, A 2 ZERO Week, Local Food Festival, and Green Fair.
• Administering surveys to measure the impact and efficacy of member activities and OSI programming and events.
• Supporting additional OSI programming as assigned to support programmatic goals of environmental stewardship education and pro-environmental behavior adoption.
• Participating in AmeriCorps Service Days and attending AmeriCorps related events with the Michigan Community Service Commission.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Work collaboratively with others in the Office of Sustainability and Innovations to advance shared goals and deliverables.
• Present plans and design concepts effectively at public meetings.
• Address opportunities, complaints, and inquiries from residents and others with respect and timeliness.
• Develop intermittent reports, memorandums, or other written summaries of findings and lessons learned.
• Participate in regular team and sub-team meetings and strategy sessions.

Benefits

• Living Allowance paid in biweekly installments: Full Term, $40,800
• Segal Education Award received upon successful completion of their term of service: Full Term, $7,395
• CIGNA OAP medical, DPPO Dental, and Vision coverage for qualified members
• Childcare assistance for qualified members
• Student loan forbearance and Interest Accrual Benefit for eligible loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED