You will deliver on climate action through community engagement. Our program centers community-driven projects that build on our greatest strength--Maine people! You will provide assistance to local Oxford County communities. You will help plan and implement climate action projects.
CEBE’s work spans renewable energy, weatherization, electrification, active transportation, EVs, green housing, and more.
Service Activities
You may help to:
• develop funding proposals
• implement funded projects
• organize community meetings
• recruit and manage volunteers
• communicate with and engage the public
Community Need Addressed
This position will support rural, under resourced communities. Additionally, this position focuses on climate action including both mitigation and resilience activities. The host site, Center for Ecology-based Communities, supports small towns in identifying and reaching their climate action goals, spanning renewable energy, weatherization, electrification, active transportation, green housing, and more. They previously had short-term state funding to support these towns, now that the funding has expired, they would like to continue to provide support and technical assistance to the towns. The Fellow will assist CEBE in supporting the towns.
Position Outcomes
Towns and community groups will access additional resources to meet their climate action goals including raising funds, accessing technical assistance, increasing community involvement, and engaging community volunteers.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Training
22 Paid Days Off (176 hours)
13 Paid Holidays
Education Benefits
Credential or Certification
Certification in Asset-Based Community Development
Skills you will gain
communication, volunteer management, community engagement, climate mitigation and resilience, community development, non-profit management
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, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, 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, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Effectively delegate tasks, 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