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Climate Change & Energy Planner VISTA Member

The goal of this project is to assist the Nez Perce Tribe and tribal staff in climate adaptation, policy, and resilience planning efforts. The two primary areas where assistance is needed is in capacity development for renewable energy projects and for food resilience. The Tribe has a Climate Change and Energy Subcommittee that is committed to sustainable development in a way that mitigates for climate change. Food and economic insecurity in rural parts of the Interior Columbia River Basin are a pressing current need for tribal and non-tribal members. The tribe is working on developing alternative energy/transportation projects that reduce the cost of energy for residents and the carbon footprint of the Tribe, and provide training opportunities and business opportunities. In addition, the tribe is considering a number of food production options, from community based gardening, to small cottage industries, to commercial production. Tribal council frequently requests information from the climate change program regarding their enterprises and initiatives, and assistance preparing comment letters on state, tribal, and federal policy regarding green economic issues and climate change. We are requesting a VISTA members assistance to help the Climate Change Program, based in the Water Resources Division under Natural Resources, to meet the needs of the Tribal Council while working on ongoing projects.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Research avenues for funding solar and electrification projects for tribal facilities and help with grant writing and fundraising. Member Activities: Assist tribe in pursuing alternative energy options Identify funding sources for solar or other alternative energy projects Assist with managing Avista Energy Star Portfolio Manager– Avista has a portfolio for all of their clients that assists them in the evaluation and implementation of energy efficiency measures. Assist Food Coalition and Friends of the Lapwai Community Garden with capacity development for community garden. Help the Climate Change Coordinate transmit information to the Climate Change Task Force, a group of staff scientists working on climate change.

Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Professional growth and development .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Environment , Health , Tribal , Hunger .

Skills : Recruitment , Business/Entrepreneur , Leadership , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Speaking , Environment , Professional development , First Aid , Computers/Technology , Youth Development , Education , Team Work , Community Organization , Communications , Conflict Resolution .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Climate Change & Energy Planner VISTA Member

Program Start/End Date

04/12/2021 - 04/11/2022

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

IDAHO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 12/01/2020 To 04/01/2021

Contact

Stefanie Krantz

120 Bever Grade

Lapwai ID 83540

208-843-7368

stefaniek@nezperce.org

www.nezperce.org

Listing ID

95137


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