MHC Corps – Climate Initiative Program Coordinator

Host Site: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Office of Climate and Energy

Position Type: On-site

Site Supervisor: Jordan Power

Slot Type: Full term (11 months)

Hours: Full-time placement (40 hours/week)

Dates of Service: November 13th, 2024 – October 17th, 2025

Stipend: $35,200

Location: Lansing, MI

MI Healthy Climate Corps

Join the MI Healthy Climate Corps (MHC Corps) and make a lasting impact on Michigan’s carbon-neutral future! The MHC Corps accelerates Michigan’s climate action through capacity building and leadership development. Members serve across the state to advance the MI Healthy Climate Plan’s (MHCP) goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan, unveiled by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in April 2022, aims to avert the worst impacts of the climate crisis; create good-paying jobs; position Michigan as a climate action leader; and build a healthier and more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable Michigan for all Michiganders.

This position will be hosted at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in the Office of Climate and Energy (OCE) to support the mobilization of climate action throughout Michigan through community-organizing, outreach, and engagement.

About The Host Partner

The OCE coordinates the state’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through development and implementation of the MHCP as ordered in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-182 and Executive Directive 2020-10. It will serve as Michigan’s action plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning toward carbon neutrality throughout the economy. This comprehensive plan will protect the public health of Michiganders and our environment while putting Michigan on a path towards becoming fully carbon-neutral by 2050.

Transitioning to carbon neutrality will mitigate the future harms of climate change and enable Michigan to take full advantage of the ongoing global energy transformation – from the jobs it will generate for our skilled workforce, to the protections it will provide for natural resources, to the savings it will bring to communities and utility ratepayers.

The OCE supports state, local, and tribal governments, non-profits, and community organizations in mitigation and resiliency efforts to both achieve the state’s carbon neutrality goal and help prepare communities for climate impacts. The OCE also provides guidance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency, and advocates for the continued transition to a clean energy economy.

MHC Corps Member Role And Responsibilities

As a member, you will join the team at EGLE’s OCE, where you will support the implementation of the MHCP.

• Advance outreach and engagement support for the OCE to help mobilize Michiganders to reach the goals of the MHCP.
• Develop communication materials to help promote climate and energy opportunities in Michigan.
• Empower partners to access federal and state climate resources by planning meetings, educational programs, and/or other activities to consistently share information.
• Participate in MHC Corps member development shared learning and collaboration activities including four MHC Corps in-person convenings, MHC Corps monthly virtual trainings, and Michigan’s AmeriCorps activities.
• Host a community input session to collect community feedback and advance the goals of the MHCP.

Evaluation and Reporting

• Members will complete a Mid-year Performance Evaluation during the term.
• Other reporting requirements (bi-weekly timesheets, monthly data reports, quarterly narrative reports).

Preferred Qualifications

The appropriate candidate will have a strong interest and/or background in environmental issues, coalition building and/or community organizing, and communications or a combination of such interests. The appropriate candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work within a team or as an individual and be familiar with the Microsoft Office suite and Google Applications. MHC Corps members are required to work the standard office hours of their host communities. EGLE’s standard hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless other arrangements are made with supervisor.

Required

No specific background or education is required to join the MHC Corps! But a minimum of two years of experience in these types of situations is essential for success:

• Experience facilitating a meeting with people who have more experience than them
• Complete their work without someone reminding them to do it
• Experience overcoming obstacles in work situations in the past
• Experience managing multiple professional relationships
• Comfortable working outside of the typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to attend community events
• Ability to use or teach oneself new software in a fast-paced role with little oversight

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to travel to four in-person MHC Corps convenings around the state. Carpools will be available and encouraged.
• Be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or be working toward the completion of one.
• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
• Pass the following National Service Criminal History Checks: State of Michigan background check, state of residency (if not Michigan), FBI Fingerprinting, and National Sex Offender Registry

Compensation

Members will receive a living allowance of $35,200 distributed in even increments, bi-weekly. Members will receive student loan forbearance for qualified loans, health care benefits, child care assistance upon eligibility, and continual professional development. Upon successful completion of service, an education award in the amount of $7,395 will be issued. Members will serve approximately 40 hours per week (a total of 1,700 hours during the service term).

The MI Healthy Climate Corps Program is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for interviews and service as needed.