Description
This position is a partnership between Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program and Forth. Forth is a non-profit trade association working to accelerate the growth of the electric and “smart” mobility industry and promote greater adoption of these technologies. Through innovation, demonstration projects, and engagement, our mission is to advance electric, smart and shared transportation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We are a small, dynamic organization with many opportunities for taking charge of projects and collaborating one-on-one with staff.
This position will build on the successes of previous AmeriCorps Members and interact with employer organizations, municipalities, community partners, and the public to help promote the use of electric vehicle, EV charging, and other clean transportation options (30%). This AmeriCorps position that will serve with Forth staff to educate school-aged children and provide pathways for education with Portland-area school districts (30%). The Community Engagement Specialist will also interact with the public and with community partners to promote EVs to lower-income households in the communities most impacted by air pollution and tailpipe emissions, organizing “ride and drive” events, conducting public outreach, and assisting with related projects being developed by Forth (20%). The Member will participate in Confluence led leadership development activities which include: Leadership Development Program, Change Agent Project, team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities (20%).
This position is a partnership between Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program and Forth. Forth is a non-profit trade association working to accelerate the growth of the electric and “smart” mobility industry and promote greater adoption of these technologies. Through innovation, demonstration projects, and engagement, our mission is to advance electric, smart and shared transportation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We are a small, dynamic organization with many opportunities for taking charge of projects and collaborating one-on-one with staff.
This position will build on the successes of previous AmeriCorps Members and interact with employer organizations, municipalities, community partners, and the public to help promote the use of electric vehicle, EV charging, and other clean transportation options (30%). This AmeriCorps position that will serve with Forth staff to educate school-aged children and provide pathways for education with Portland-area school districts (30%). The Community Engagement Specialist will also interact with the public and with community partners to promote EVs to lower-income households in the communities most impacted by air pollution and tailpipe emissions, organizing “ride and drive” events, conducting public outreach, and assisting with related projects being developed by Forth (20%). The Member will participate in Confluence led leadership development activities which include: Leadership Development Program, Change Agent Project, team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities (20%).
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Living Allowance
$1248
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$1248 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
$100 Training Fund
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (SNAP)
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
Some College
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check