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AmeriCorps is Hiring a Silicon Valley Climate Corps Near San Francisco, CA
Each Climate Corps Member will be assigned to a primary team, but will support other groups when needed throughout the year. The four teams are: Tree Planting, Tree Care, Lawn Busters, and Community Nursery. All members will: be trained on the best practices of maintaining a green and healthy urban forest in the Silicon Valley; strive to build capacity in the community and maximize volunteer participation in their individual programs, acting as coaches and coordinators; conduct outreach to residents and businesses to educate on best urban forestry practices and the importance of environmental stewardship; provide friendly, professional customer service; actively seek opportunities for greening projects; organize and implement projects This summer service term is considered a "Quarter-Time" position of 450 hours from May-August 2024. Service members will receive a cumulative living stipend of $7,500 distributed biweekly.
Member Duties : Each Climate Corps Member will be assigned to a primary team, but will support other groups when needed throughout the year. The four teams are: Tree Planting, Tree Care, Lawn Busters, and Community Nursery. All members will: be trained on the best practices of maintaining a green and healthy urban forest in the Silicon Valley; strive to build capacity in the community and maximize volunteer participation in their individual programs, acting as coaches and coordinators; conduct outreach to residents and businesses to educate on best urban forestry practices and the importance of environmental stewardship; provide friendly, professional customer service; actively seek opportunities for greening projects; organize and implement projects
Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .
Terms : Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas : Environment .
Skills : Team Work , Communications , Urban Planning , Community Organization , Environment , Non-Profit Management , Recruitment , Public Speaking .