Description
Across the Chicago Region, communities are voluntarily taking steps to become more sustainable and help make their communities attractive places to live and work. These steps are outlined in the Greenest Region Compact (GRC), a partnership between the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) and the 100+ municipalities who are working every day to as stewards of the environment, community and local economic vitality. To learn more about the GRC, please visit: http://mayorscaucus.org/initiatives/environment/rec/
The Greenest Region Corps is a new partnership between the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and AmeriCorps to find enthusiastic members to lead sustainability projects in a select group of Chicago region communities. Greenest Region Corps members will work directly for a community on a project that will result in greater environmental awareness and stewardship. Members will be recruited and administered by the Mayors Caucus, but will be placed directly in one of eight community locations. In addition, members will receive training and mentoring from staff at the USEPA Region 5 Office in Chicago and Moraine Valley Community College. The program is anticipated to start in October 2018 and members must complete 1,700 service hours by December 2019. Members will be paid a living allowance and will be provided health insurance. Upon completion of the program, members will be eligible for a Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award. The Greenest Region Corps is AmeriCorps funded, and is a project of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Serve Illinois Commission.
Each member of the Greenest Region Corps will focus on one or more of the following work areas: Sustainability Planning; Recycling; Energy Efficiency; and Urban Forestry. Based on their placement members will be responsible for a range of activities and tasks, including but not limited to community engagement and outreach, data collection and analysis, community education, and helping to write and/or update municipal sustainability plans. Applicants can learn more about available positions at:
https://metropolitanmayorscaucus.submittable.com/submit/119457/greenest-region-corps-application
REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must be U.S. citizen to serve in the Greenest Region CorpsApplicant must be 18 or older to participate in Greenest Region CorpsCriminal background checks will be conducted.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is seeking candidates who are drawn to the principles of the Greenest Region Compact and are committed to making communities in the Chicago region more sustainable places to live and work.
Applicants should have the following qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.Ability to quickly learn organizational policies, procedures, and structures that will impact position responsibilitiesAbility to research, develop, implement and evaluate projects and programsAbility to engage in innovative, creative, and resourceful thinkingAbility to meet deadlines, accept and coordinate changes in project schedulesExperience using Microsoft Office Suite to create clear concise documents, presentations and analysis.Knowledge of and interest in sustainability concepts and best practices.Ability to interact effectively and professionally with municipal staff, the public, and municipal Boards and Commissions.Ability to work independently under general direction.2-year degree required, 4-year degree strongly preferredAccess to a car and a valid driver's license strongly preferred
Benefits
Members will receive the following benefits: Childcare assistance if eligible; Living Allowance; Education award upon successful completion of service; Training provided by the USEPA and Moraine Valley Community College; Health Coverage.
Professional Level
Entry level
Minimum Education Required
2-year degree
How To Apply
To apply to the Greenest Region Corps, please create an account and fill out the application by September 9th at:
https://metropolitanmayorscaucus.submittable.com/submit/119457/greenest-region-corps-application
