Climate Action Corpsmember

Complete a Term of Service with our Colorado Climate Corps program. This is a team based, 26 to 35 week-long program. Climate Action Corpsmembers will serve Metro Denver residents by installing in-home energy and water saving measures (low-flow toilets, kitchen and bathroom aerators, programmable thermostats, and LED light bulbs). Corpsmembers will serve in teams of 2-3 to complete daily household appointments using MHYC provided vehicles, toolkits, and materials. Corpsmembers will educate the community on the importance of climate action and energy and water conservation. Corpsmembers will receive education and training that offers leadership development, technical skill-building, and career readiness through industry recognized certificates. We support you as you explore your future goals and career pathways.

Special Benefits

• Training: Hands on technical training for project installations, scheduling and reporting. Additional training and ongoing education for leadership, customer service, climate change, environmental racism, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and career readiness/development.
• Supportive Services: MHYC provides resources for mental health counseling, transportation costs, food security, and other personal needs

• Health Benefits: May be eligible for health insurance after serving at MHYC for 60 days. Members will have a share of the monthly health insurance premium.
• Student Loan Forbearance: Possible through the National Service Trust on qualifying federal government student loans.

Requirements

• This program requires some Corpsmembers to be program drivers; driver eligibility requirements: minimum 21 years old, valid driver’s license, and insurable DMV record.
• MHYC has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Individuals must submit proof of full vaccination, partial vaccination, or submit their medical or religious COVID-19 vaccination exemption request by their first day. If only partial vaccination is submitted, proof of the second shot needs to meet the recommended time interval of the vaccine administered. Please reach out to MHYC staff for exemption forms or more information.
• This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations and therefore enrollees must complete a pre- service background check including fingerprinting.
• Must not engage in any prohibited activities listed in the AmeriCorps member service agreement and must adhere to rules and regulations specified in the MHYC handbook.
• This position reports to the Energy and Water Program Support Staff
• Office location: 953 Decatur St. Denver, CO 80204. Travel with MHYC vehicles required during service.

Why work here

Would you like a job where you can make a difference?

Do you want to know what it’s like to be excited to go to work?

Do you want to benefit your community?

Do you want to be outdoors every day?

Do you want to make friends that will last a lifetime?

If you want to know the feeling of building something that’s going to last….

If you want to be part of a team and push yourself to your limits…

This is what we do .

Never had a job outside? Not sure if you like this kind of work? That's okay! Our goal is to support you with the knowledge and team that you need to be successful. We will provide you with hands-on training related to all projects.

All we ask is that you bring your dedication to hard work, a positive attitude, and a commitment to a year you’ll never forget.