The Eco3 VISTA Corps focuses on addressing poverty holistically from various angles such as food access and systems, government policy, community development, education, health equity, creative place making, climate adaptation, energy justice and more. Eco3 VISTA members work with organizations that are deeply embedded in community to help develop equitable, resilient and sustainable solutions to community challenges through leveraging resources, building partnerships, expanding reach and improving organizational efficiency. The VISTA member will increase organizational capacity to secure sustainable sources of funding, increase community awareness, expand connectedness of community members to each other and Eco3 programs, engage volunteers, and develop solutions that integrate existing resources with developing partnerships. In partnership with regional stakeholders, the VISTA will use their knowledge of sustainability and economics to support the development of a regional industrial decarbonization plan and community-scale energy programming. The VISTA will help ensure that large project development has an economic benefit to Justice40 and tribal communities. The VISTA member will be part of the Ecolibrium3 AmeriCorps VISTA cohort. Although each member is serving in a unique position, all cohort members will participate in VISTA specific activities such as regular cohort meetings, collaborative projects, professional development opportunities, and trainings.
Member Duties : The member will develop capacity by 1) engaging stakeholders in community-based planning process surrounding the potential investment in the transition to a hydrogen economy and development of green iron/steel, 2) assist in defining and implementing technical and economic analyses necessary for climate funding in urban Justice40 areas and rural communities of northeastern Minnesota, 3) establish data systems to capture economic impacts on households participating in community-scale energy programs, and 4) develop strategic communications to the general public and key stakeholders about economic opportunities and climate incentive programs.
Program Benefits : Housing , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Housing , Technology , Entrepreneur/Business , Environment , Community and Economic Development , Tribal , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Team Work , Communications , Computers/Technology , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Business/Entrepreneur , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Environment .
E3.24 Community Climate and Economics VISTA
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MINNESOTA
From 06/27/2024 To 07/15/2024
www.ecolibrium3.org/capacity