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Eco3.22 City of Duluth Energy and Sustainability VISTA
 
 
 
The VISTA will work with the City of Duluth Sustainability Officer to research, plan, and conduct engagement activities that help to identify and implement actions and policies that advance sustainability and more equitably serve Duluth residents and neighborhoods. Major efforts and supporting tasks include: - Gather data on potential projects, analyze and improve metrics, and research examples and lessons learned from other cities’ progress. Use data to assess the need for program development and engagement in Duluth and identify common setbacks of potential projects or policies. - Research energy disclosure program development and results in other cities - Assist in developing strategies for GreenStep Cities metrics reporting - Assist in developing priorities for sustainability and climate action work planning that reduce inequities, as identified in the Duluth Climate Vulnerability Assessment - Program planning and delivery related to sustainability goals in the Imagine Duluth 2035 Comprehensive Plan - Assist in program development and delivery that support implementation of the Imagine Duluth 2035 Comprehensive Plan’s sustainability-related goals, including: o Assist in planning and hosting energy-related programs and events o Contribute to grant writing to engage residents and businesses on energy topics (green buildings, efficiency, renewables, conservation, etc.) o Support planning and development of educational workshops to engage our community around green industries and work force development issues - Engaging residents to help prioritize sustainability and climate action work plans - Contribute to energy and sustainability engagement and outreach in Duluth. The VISTA member will be part of the Eco3 VISTA cohort serving in northeastern Minnesota. Although each member will participate in VISTA specific activities such as regular cohort meetings, collaborative projects, professional development opportunities, and trainings.
 
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Member Duties : 1) Perform research and improving metrics around energy and sustainability and research examples and lessons learned from other cities’ progress. Assess the need for program development and engagement, identify common setbacks of potential projects or policies. 2) Assist in program development and delivery that support implementation of the Imagine Duluth 2035 Comprehensive Plan’s sustainability-related goals, including: assist in planning and hosting energy-related programs and events, attend and present at community events, contribute to grant writing to engage residents and businesses on energy topics and support planning and development of educational workshops to engage our community around green industries and work force development issues. 3) Engaging residents to help prioritize sustainability and climate action work plans. Communication will include listening to community member feedback to develop sustainability and energy stories, progress, and challenges
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Writing/Editing ,  Leadership ,  Environment ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Eco3.22 City of Duluth Energy and Sustainability VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/15/2022  -   08/14/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/01/2022  To  07/20/2022 
Contact Patrick Weber
2014 W 3rd St
Duluth   MN   55806
2183361038
patrick@ecolibrium3.org
www.ecolibrium3.org/joinvista/
Listing ID 97344

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