Community Climate Ambassador Corpsmember

Complete a term of service as a Community Climate Ambassador Corpsmember with our Energy & Water Conservation program. This is a team based, 48 week-long program. Corpsmembers will help to create and implement a new public outreach and engagement project alongside Denver’s Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency office. Corpsmembers will serve as community outreach representatives, create outreach strategies, and connect with local residents at community events and in their households. Corpsmembers will educate the community on the importance of climate action and provide climate action solutions to neighborhoods most at need. *Denver Residents are strongly encouraged to apply*

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 loan

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. (Driver eligibility not required for application)
•  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.