Energy and Water Conservation Crew Leader

Become a leader for our 2023 Climate Corps- Energy & Water Conservation program! The Energy & Water
Conservation program (E&W) is a team-based, 48 week program for individuals between the ages 18-24. E&W Crew
Leaders guide and support E&W participants (called Corpsmembers) as they serve on community-based energy
and water conservation projects throughout the Denver metro area. Crew Leaders will be enrolled in

AmeriCorps—a national community service program.

Crew Leaders will earn up to $37,695 over a 48 week term of service in total compensation.
Never had a job in conservation before? Not sure if you like this kind of work? That's okay! Our goal is to
support you with the knowledge and support about leadership that you need to be successful. We will
provide you with hands-on training related to all projects, and skills and certificates that will lead you to a

future in green industries.

All we ask is that you bring your dedication to hard work, a positive attitude, and a commitment to a service

term you’ll never forget.

Apply on our website at

MHYC is committed to hiring candidates with unique backgrounds and perspectives. If you are interested in this
position but are concerned that you do not meet all of the requirements or possess all of the necessary skills, or
that prior convictions or your background might disqualify you, we highly encourage you to submit an application

anyway.

Special Benefits

• Training: Hands on training in public outreach and engagement, community organizing, data collection and management, and installation of conservation materials. Additional training and ongoing education for leadership, customer service, climate action, 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

• Between 21-24 years old. Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident. Documentation will be required on the first day.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• English proficiency; bi-lingual, Spanish speaking applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
• Capable of participating in physical labor including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 lbs., able to conduct

  repetitive hand and arm motions, and able to maneuver in tight spaces, including bending and kneeling.

  Reasonable accommodations will be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Desire and ability to engage with people from different backgrounds and demographics.
• Demonstrate commitment to serving with your team, communication and problem solving.
• Preferred- 1 term of service completed as an AmeriCorps member

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.