Mile High Youth Corps is for young adults who are passionate about protecting the planet. We pay you to complete community-based environmental projects while equipping you with the skills you need to build an impactful career.
Join us for our 2023 Community Climate Ambassador Program! The Community Climate Ambassador program is a team-based, 48 week program for individuals between the ages 18-24. Participants (called Climate Action Corpsmembers) serve as community connectors and educate local residents on the issues of climate change, heat vulnerability, and water scarcity. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program.
Corpsmembers will earn up to $36,255 over a 48 week term of service in total compensation.
Never had a job in community education before? Not sure if you like this kind of work? That’s okay! Our goal is to support you with the knowledge and support that you need to be successful. We will provide you with hands-on training related to all projects, and skills and certificates that will lead you to a future in green industries.
All we ask is that you bring your dedication to hard work, a positive attitude, and a commitment to a service term you’ll never forget.
Service Activities
• Climate Education: 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.
• Combat Climate Change – In addition to community outreach, Climate Educators will get hands-on experience with the Energy & Water program’s services in low-income households in the Denver Metro area. This includes to installing high-efficient lights, toilets and water fixtures, as well as educating residents on conservation techniques and providing information on resources to help improve their quality of life.
• The Community: Provide support and complete service projects with other local non-profits and community organizations included in the Community Climate Education project.
Community Need Addressed
Energy and water conservation, climate change, youth development
Position Outcomes
Climate Educators will get hands-on experience with the Energy & Water program’s services in low-income households in the Denver Metro area. This includes to installing high-efficient lights, toilets and water fixtures, as well as educating residents on conservation techniques and providing information on resources to help improve their quality of life.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
• Biweekly stipend: Earn a living stipend of $1,240 (pre-tax) every two weeks.
• Education Award: Earn a scholarship of up to $2,474.27 (675 hour term, compensation chart below). This award can be used to pay future tuition, training costs, and payback of qualifying student loans. Individuals have 7 years to use the education award.
• Timeline: This is a temporary, position with start dates available July- August
o Standard hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30 pm and Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. Some evenings and weekend hours may be required.
o Part-time positions also available, details available upon request.
• Industry Recognized Certifications Available: OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Building Science Principles, Sustainability Excellence Associate and your choice of professional certificates for Renewable Energy, Green Building, Water Management, and Outdoor Conservation industries. Build your resume and experience for a future within green industries!
• Climate Education: 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.
• Combat Climate Change – In addition to community outreach, Climate Educators will get hands-on experience with the Energy & Water program’s services in low-income households in the Denver Metro area. This includes to installing high-efficient lights, toilets and water fixtures, as well as educating residents on conservation techniques and providing information on resources to help improve their quality of life.
• The Community: Provide support and complete service projects with other local non-profits and community organizations included in the Community Climate Education project.
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Building Science Principles, Sustainability Excellence Associate and your choice of professional certificates for Renewable Energy, Green Building, Water Management, and Outdoor Conservation industries. Build your resume and experience for a future within green industries!
Skills you will gain
OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Building Science Principles, Sustainability Excellence Associate and your choice of professional certificates for Renewable Energy, Green Building, Water Management, and Outdoor Conservation industries. Build your resume and experience for a future within green industries!
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
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, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
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, Drive decision making, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
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