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South Bend Green Corps
 
 
 
South Bend Green 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. The AmeriCorps program at the City of South Bend 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. 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 will demonstrate our mission and values as they improve houses and lives. Join us -half-time opportunities also available.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.


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 : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Housing ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Conflict Resolution ,  Public Speaking ,  Computers/Technology ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
South Bend Green Corps

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2021  -   08/31/2022

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99

Program Locations INDIANA  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  01/01/2021  To  08/30/2022 

Contact Amber Werner
321 E Walter St
South Bend   IN   46614
5742359735
awerner@southbendin.gov

Listing ID 86988


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