Join us as Crew Leader our Summer/Fall 2019 Energy and Water Conservation Crew. We need a passionate, hard-working, community-focused individual to lead a crew of 18-24-year-olds completing energy and water conservation projects in low-income housing units throughout Denver, helping clients reduce their utility bills by installing high-efficiency fixtures in their homes, and educating them on the importance and benefits of saving energy and water. This is your opportunity to start a career in conservation, gaining experience and technical skills in a safe and supportive environment, and make a huge impact in Metro Denver. At Mile High Youth Corps, each day is an opportunity to learn, laugh, and grow as we serve our communities and invest in ourselves.

What we do every day:

·  The Crew Leader, serving closely with Energy and Water Conservation staff and our project sponsors, provides daily support to the members of the Energy and Water crew on projects, including assigning, leading and instructing tasks and training Corpsmembers in the development of job skills.

·  Complete energy assessments with crews of 2-3 other Corpsmembers in low income housing units throughout the Denver Metro Area

·  Connect directly with clients to sign them up for energy assessments, and educate each client on the importance of energy and water conservation

·  Serve as a positive role model for Corpsmembers, and ensure physical and emotional safety of the crew.
 

Schedule: This is a full-time temporary position, available immediately and ending December 6th, 2019. Crews work 8-4:30 Monday through Thursday, 8-4 Fridays. 

Corpsmembers Receive:

·  Biweekly stipend: Earn a living stipend of $980 every two weeks

·  AmeriCorps Education Award: Earn a scholarship of $2,255.24 upon successful completion of 900 hour term of service. This scholarship can be used to pay tuition or pay back qualifying student loans.

·  Trainings: Hands-on technical training related to all projects and tools, leadership development, civic engagement, working with diverse clients, and educational opportunities through our community partners. Our team also receives industry-recognized trainings that can help secure future employment such as OSHA-10, First-Aid/CPR, and others.

·  Health Insurance: May be eligible for health insurance the 1st of the month after serving at MHYC for sixty days. Corpsmembers will have a monthly share of the health insurance premium.

Qualifications:

·  Between 18-24 years old and eligible to legally serve in the United States. Documentation will be required on the first day.

·  Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident. Documentation will be required on the first day.

·  High School Diploma or equivalency required.

·  This position may have access to vulnerable populations and therefore must complete a pre-service background check which includes fingerprinting.

·  Pre-service drug screen required (includes marijuana).