Green Iowa AmeriCorps Environmental & Community Stewardship
GREEN IOWA AMERICORPS ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
OPENING DATE: 08/03/21
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
DESCRIPTION:
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qualifications, may be cause for disqualification from consideration for a position.
Location: City of Dubuque, IA
Job Type: AmeriCorps
Department: Sustainable Dubuque
Description:
Green Iowa AmeriCorps Environmental & Community Stewardship Positions Available!
Terms:
Position based on completion of 1,700 hours of service in a full-time work schedule (working on average 38-39 hours/week) or a 1,200 reduced full-time schedule (working on average 27-28 hours/week) for Sustainable Schools’ positions; flexible vacation and sick leave. Outside employment available during the off hours, school attendance available during off hours.
Start Date:
Program year will run mid-September 2021 through mid-August 2022.
Living Allowance:
Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $17,000 (TOTAL FOR 11 MONTHS; roughly $1545.00/month)
Sustainable Schools - $12,000 (TOTAL FOR 11 MONTHS; roughly $1,090.00/month) NOTE: Living allowances are distributed evenly in monthly installments by the University of Northern Iowa over the course of the service term. 2 Segal Education Award: Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $6,345.00 Sustainable Schools - $4,441.50. Education Awards are contingent upon successful completion of the program.
*Members must be willing and able to serve for the duration of the 11-month term.
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 an 11-month service experience in one of our 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. 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, economic state. A full list of our locations can be found on our website.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- 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 in 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, Storm Water Management, Land Restoration, Community and Economic Development, K-12 Education, Sustainability and Capacity Building
Qualifications:
- At minimum members must be high school graduates, GED recipients, or 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
Program Benefits:
Federal Loan Deferment, Healthcare Coverage, Training and Certification, 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.
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.
How to Apply:
Contact GIACrecruitment@gmail.com or apply via our website at https://www.greeniowaamericorps.org/open-positions.
The City of Dubuque is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.