2022 Green Iowa AmeriCorps Summer Steward @ Green Iowa AmeriCorps
2022 Green Iowa AmeriCorps Summer Steward
Description
3-month Environmental & Community Stewardship Positions Available!
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for a three-month service experience at one of our 20+ service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders and school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. Our summer program is perfect for individuals seeking temporary summer employment and/or to fulfill an internship requirement. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Our mission is empowering Iowa's communities and school districts to make more environmental, conservation-minded decisions and improvements through direct service work, environmental education, professional development opportunities, and volunteer engagement. Green Iowa AmeriCorps consists of three branches: Energy & Community, Sustainable Schools and Land & Water Stewards. Each branch of our program will provide AmeriCorps members with the unique opportunity to enhance their professional development goals, cultivate community-wide relationships, and work toward making Iowa a more sustainable, ECO-nomic state. A full list of our locations can be found on our website.
- Energy & Community- members serve in a team-based setting providing residential energy efficiency services to underserved populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects.
- Sustainable Schools - members serve Iowa school districts, solid waste agencies, community colleges and city governments as sustainability coordinators to reduce energy and waste, support teachers and students in environment education efforts, and create project-based learning opportunities.
- Land & Water Stewards- members serve with local nonprofits, conservation departments, and other community organizations to assist with creating environmental education and community programming related to healthy water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners.
Focus Areas:* * Neighborhood Revitalization, Environmental Preservation, Habitat Restoration, Housing, Community Outreach & Engagement, Stormwater Management, Land Restoration, Community and Economic Development, K-12 Education, Sustainability and Capacity Building
Program Benefits : Federal Loan Deferment, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Segal Education Award upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend distributed by UNI, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification, Interest Accrual Repayment for approved student loans
Living Allowance : $3,000 TOTAL (~$1,000/month) Living allowances are distributed evenly in monthly installments by the University of Northern Iowa via direct deposit over the course of the service term.
Segal Education Award : $1,342.88 TOTAL Education Awards are contingent upon successful completion of the program.
Qualifications :
- At minimum members must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working on attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service
- Be 17 years or older (no upper age limit)
- Pass a national service criminal history check
- Hold one of the following U.S. citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident
- Have a valid driver’s license or other government issued photo identification
Terms : Position based on completion of 300 hours of service (working for 12 weeks) in a part-time work schedule (working on average 27-30 hours/week); flexible vacation and sick leave. Outside employment and school attendance is available during the off hours.
Start Date:
There will be two options for start dates:
- Monday, May 23, 2022 - Friday, August 19, 2022 OR
- Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The program will interview and enroll members on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled. Members must be willing and able to serve for the duration of the three-month term.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Green Iowa AmeriCorps is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable culture and are striving to include these practices within our organization and work across Iowa. We believe embracing diversity creates lasting impacts on communities, where people are valued for who they are and their own unique experiences. It is vital to our mission to foster a culture where our service members and community partners feel valued, supported, and included in every aspect of service. We commit to using these practices in our passion for environmental stewardship.
Contact GIACrecruitment@gmail.com or apply via our website: https://www.greeniowaamericorps.org/open- positions
Entry-level
Government- State/Provincial
AmeriCorps living allowance ($3,000 total for three months)
Location
Iowa, USA
Category
Posted
2022-03-17 00:00