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HandsOn VISTA – City of Phoenix Solar

Serve with the City of Phoenix Office of Sustainably as a part of the HandsOn VISTA Team! ABOUT THE SITE AND THE ROLE: See ‘Members Duties’ section below. ABOUT HandsOn Greater Phoenix: For nearly 30 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 10 VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS TO THIS POSITION ARE BEING CONSIDERED ON AN ONGOING AND ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION. AS LONG AS THE “APPLY” BUTTON IS ACTIVE YOU CAN ASSUME THE POSITION IS STILL OPEN. VISIT https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Member Duties : Join the City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability to support the adoption of solar energy in low-income households and increase community resilience! This role will have 2 main focus areas: to support the increase in the number of solar projects in city facilities in underserved communities; and support the adoption of solar energy in low-income households. You will do this by researching effective strategies, building peer to peer programing, and developing various outreach materials among other activities. You should be a self-starter with passion for new ideas but also able to successfully operate within the slower pace of government without getting discouraged. Ideal candidates should have a background in sustainability, environment, urban planning, or community engagement, but diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. A knowledge of low income Phoenix communities and/or Spanish is helpful but not required. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: $100 per/Qt grocery card

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , $100 per/Qt grocery card , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training .


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

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

Service Areas : None

Skills : None



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

HandsOn VISTA – City of Phoenix Solar

Program Start/End Date

06/03/2024 - 06/02/2025

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa

Languages

Spanish helpful

Accepting Applications

From 04/04/2024 To 04/19/2024

Contact

Blain Logan

1125 E Southern Ave

Mesa AZ 85204

623-223-9246

VISTAleader@handsonphoenix.org

handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA

Listing ID

122348


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