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*
Service Activities
Connecting with community members to increase education on energy conservation and public wellness.
Community Need Addressed
Provide high-quality customer outreach to residents in priority Denver neighborhoods. Conduct needs-based surveys and educate residents on climate change. Provide resources to help them improve their quality of life, conserve energy and water, and address heat and water vulnerability in their home.
Position Outcomes
Provide high-quality customer service to low-income households in the Denver Metro area: schedule energy assessment visits and travel to households across the front-range to install high-efficient lights, toilets and water fixtures. Educate residents on conservation techniques and provide information on resources to help improve their quality of life.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
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
Education Benefits
OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Building Science Principles, and Roots of Success. Build your resume and experience for employment within green industries.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment