Climate Impact Project Coordinator - Ampact
Hackensack, MN 56452
About the Job
Position Summary:
Be a force of nature make a difference in the global fight for a healthy climate with Climate Impact Corps. Climate Impact Project Coordinators play an important role in advancing local environmental solutions. Join Climate Impact Corps together, we can address climate change and build healthier, more resilient communities!
As a Project Coordinator, youll serve at a nonprofit organization or public agency that has a mission to preserve and protect our environment. During your service, youll plan and lead projects that help communities mitigate and adapt to climate change. Youll play a vital role in increasing the reach and effectiveness of site services and addressing community needs.
Join our AmeriCorps team and become part of the next generation of climate leaders! We're actively seeking members for 2024-25 program year. Put your passion into action become a Project Coordinator and be the difference!
How Youll Take Action
Receive training, professional development, and ongoing support from staff
Facilitate outreach and education by sharing your experience
Support projects such as:
Planting and inventorying trees
Designing and managing nursery gravel beds
Conducting virtual and on-site solar opportunity assessments
Installing energy-saving materials
Organizing sustainability projects
Want to Learn More?
Watch this 3-minute video to see what its like to be a member! Or click here to view the position description.
It Starts with a Passion
Our members come from all walks of life. Anyone can become a Project Coordinator as long as they have a passion to make a difference and meet the following minimum qualifications.
By the time they begin their service, our members are:
Dependable and have a history of good attendance
Able to understand and follow instructions
Able to set a pace and maintain a service schedule, depending on the agreed upon hours commitment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), internet searches, data entry, email communication (with attachments), databases and software use, and videoconferencing
Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing
18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States*
Able to successfully complete a
background check
*Applicants who have received deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are not eligible to serve in our programs at this time. DACA applicants may be eligible for Americorps VISTA programs. For more information, click here
Perks Package:
While youre making a difference, youll receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks and additional perks! As an AmeriCorps program we have both federally provided benefits and program specific benefits.
Federal Benefits include:
Up to $7395.00 in Education Award
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* which can be used to pay tuition or repay qualified student loans. Individuals 55+ at the start of their service term may gift their award to a family member. Click Here for more information.
Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment.
- Time accrual toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Program Specific Benefits by hours commitment per week
40 Hours
$1100 stipend paid every two weeks.
Individual health insurance monthly premium 100% covered.
Child care assistance based on family size and income.
25 Hours
$650 stipend paid every two weeks.
Have Questions?:
Wed love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or join@ampact.us
About Our Organization
Climate Impact Corps is powered by passionate AmeriCorps members addressing climate change. Climate Impact Corps is an Ampact environmental program. As a national organization, Ampact demonstrates the power of national service to solve complex social problems by creating innovative programs that focus on the key areas of education, environmental stewardship, and healthy futures for communities.
Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
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