Make an impact in Minnesota this summer and supporting efforts to mitigate climate change and build climate resilience. As a Climate Resilience Fellow, you’ll serve at a local nonprofit or government agency and assist with implementing environmental programs and initiatives. You’ll also complete a leadership development program designed to develop the next generation of climate leaders.
We are currently recruiting for summer 2023 with opportunities beginning in May and June. This is an AmeriCorps member position with Summer Impact Corps, and your commitment will be up to 40 hours per week. Join a movement dedicated to leadership through service and get things done for Minnesota!
Service Activities
What to Expect
Advance the environmental, social, and economic wellbeing of communities through projects focused on decarbonization, economic savings, community resilience, and environmental justice.
Lead and assist with climate change education programs and outreach.
Commit to continuous improvement through training, professional development and participation in the climate leadership development program.
Share your experience with the wider community as a Summer Impact Corps ambassador.
Community Need Addressed
As part of Summer Impact Corps, you’ll join a movement dedicated to leadership through service. Throughout the summer, you’ll build your skills, experience community in new ways, and focus on an extraordinary mission – getting things done for Minnesota.
Position Outcomes
Make an impact in Minnesota this summer and supporting efforts to mitigate climate change and build climate resilience. As a Climate Resilience Fellow, you’ll serve at a local nonprofit or government agency and assist with implementing environmental programs and initiatives. You’ll also complete a leadership development program designed to develop the next generation of climate leaders.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Improvise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
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, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, 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, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization