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Work with CERTs and our partners as an AmeriCorps Sustainability Project Coordinator

We partnered with AmeriCorps’ Climate Impact Corps for a second year to offer exciting opportunities for individuals to serve throughout Minnesota as Sustainability Project Coordinators.

Applications will be accepted until each role is filled, with opportunities beginning in July, August, October 2023, and January 2024.

Sustainability Project Coordinators will support sustainability projects, encourage local environmental action, and provide education to help households decrease energy costs. With great training and support, coordinators will be prepared to collaborate with community members and groups as they work together to adapt to a changing climate. 

Regional positions hosted by CERTs and partners:

  • Central - CERTs (pending)
  • Metro - Great Plains Institute (pending)
  • Northeast - University of Minnesota Extension, Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships 
  • Northwest - University of Minnesota Extension, Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (pending)
  • Southeast- University of Minnesota Extension, Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (pending)
  • Southwest - Southwest Regional Development Commission
  • Southwest/West Central - University of Minnesota Extension, Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (pending)

The 2023-24 program year positions are 25 or 40 hours a week with start dates in July, August, October, and January. 

As part of the Community Resilience Initiative of Climate Impact Corps, AmeriCorps will provide:

40 hours/week perks: 

  • A stipend of $1,100 paid every 2 weeks 
    • $26,400 total for 1,700 hours of service starting in July 2023 
    • $25,300 total for 1,700 hours of service starting in August 2023 
    • $20,900 total for 1,200 hours of service starting in October 2023 
    • $14,300 total for 900 hours of service starting in January 2024 
  • Up to $6,895 for tuition or student loans* 
    • $6,495 total for members beginning their service in July 2023 
    • $6,895 total for members beginning their service in August 2023 
    • $4,826 total for members beginning their service in October 2023 
    • $3,447 total for members beginning their service in January 2024 
  • Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment 
  • Individual health insurance — Monthly premium 100% covered 
  • Child care assistance — Based on family size and income 

25 hours/week perks: 

  • A stipend of $650 paid every 2 weeks
    • $15,600 total for 900 hours of service starting in July 2023 
    • $14,300 total for 900 hours of service starting in August 2023 
    • $11,700 total for 675 hours of service starting in October 2023 
    • $7,800 total for 450 hours of service starting in January 2024 
  • Up to $3,447 for tuition or student loans* 
    • $3,247 total for members beginning their service in July 2023 
    • $3,447 total for members beginning their service in August 2023 
    • $2,626 total for members beginning their service in October 2023 
    • $1,824 total for members beginning their service in January 2024 
  • Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment 

 

*The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award can be used to pay tuition or repay qualified student loans. Individuals 55+ may gift their award to their child, grandchild, foster child or step-child.

Deadline to apply: Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and positions will be filled accordingly. In other words, visit the regional links above, for the region you're interested in working and apply now!

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