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South Bend Home Corps ~ Empowers homeowners to understand bills and manage energy and water use. ~ Assesses homes for energy or water savings opportunities and safety and health hazards. ~ Installs basic efficiency and weatherization measures. ~ Facilitates homeowner in accessing other City or community programs for significant repair or health/safety issues. ~ Hosts public workshops and education events. South Bend Home Corps increases financial stability, improves housing quality, and improves the environment. Members will gain valuable customer service, home repair, and energy efficiency skills, which are in high demand in the job market. We believe that diversity increases the success of any team – therefore, retired persons and persons with construction experience are especially encouraged to apply. It is an exciting time to serve with the City of South Bend. The City is staffed by dedicated and innovative professionals led by Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Rejecting the label of “dying city”, the community has developed a reputation of creative problem-solving and has invested in making South Bend a place all types of people love to call home. The City’s mission: “We deliver services that empower everyone to thrive” and our values are Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment. AmeriCorps members, through the South Bend Home Corps, will demonstrate our mission and values as they improve houses and lives. Join us -half-time opportunities available.

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Member Duties : Members serve in homes to 1) teach residents to understand and manage utility costs 2) identify potential energy/water savings or safety issues (e.g., non-working smoke detectors or possible lead paint), and 3) install basic efficiency and weatherization measures (e.g., LED bulbs, weather stripping, programmable thermostats). Members will build relationships with and connect residents to additional housing resources. Members will track and analyze resident's energy and water data and produce reports. Members will help identify and recruit residents for the program. Members will host public events to provide energy, sustainability, and residential health/safety education to the wider community. Members will perform additional sustainability, energy, waste reduction, home repair and community-building activities as directed by the City of South Bend’s Office of Sustainability (e.g., park clean-ups, helping with a green business event, providing recycling at a community festival).

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

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

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Education , Environment , Housing , Community Outreach , Health , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills :
Computers/Technology , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , Education , Team Work , Communications .

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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

City of South Bend AmeriCorps

Program Start/End Date

05/01/2019 - 08/31/2019

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

INDIANA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/07/2018 To 08/01/2019

Contact

Amber Werner

321 E Walter St

South Bend IN 46614

5742359735

awerner@southbendin.gov

Listing ID

83970


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