Energy Policy VISTA (AmeriCorps) - New Orleans

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Energy Policy VISTA (AmeriCorps) - New Orleans

Program Location: New Orleans

Global Green USA's Energy Policy work focuses on education about energy efficiency and renewable energy AND collaboration with likeminded entities to promote economic development through sustainable industries. The result of Global Green’s policy efforts will be more green jobs, a cleaner environment, and energy savings for residents and businesses. VISTA will have the opportunity to work with people in all public, private and nonprofit sectors and to learn what is going on around the country in terms of environmental policies and practices.

Eligibility: Good verbal, written, computer and telephone skills; interest in policy and environment. Experience working for a governmental or nonprofit org is a plus but not required.

Requirements: High School Graduate minimum, though College Degree preferred; Minimum 18 years of age, Maximum age: None; Must have a vehicle (mileage reimbursements provided).

Responsibilities: The Energy Policy VISTA will work with senior staff at Global Green to increase awareness of energy efficiency best practices locally and statewide. VISTA will work with supervisor will work closely with like-minded organizations to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. Tasks will include research, writing, note taking, drafting and editing reports and policy documents, meeting attendance, and meeting development and coordination. Some travel will also be required. In addition, this VISTA will be involved in other aspects of Global Green, giving tours of Holy Cross house, tabling events, accompanying staff on home energy consults, providing technical assistance to homeowners, and attending trainings on green building technologies and sustainable design.

 About GGUSA: Founded in 1993 by activist and philanthropist Diane Meyer Simon, Global Green is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment. Global Green USA is the only national environmental non-profit headquartered in Southern California, also has offices in New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and New York, and is one of 31 national GCI affiliates throughout the world. 

Mission: To foster a value shift towards a more sustainable and secure future.  Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.

Values:  Professionalism; Respect, Trust and Teamwork; Transparency, Openness and Communication; Nimble yet Focused Risk-Taking Entrepreneurialism; Optimism; Balance and Fun.

Program Benefits: Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Relocation Allowance , Stipend, Training.

Terms: Requires full-time service without outside commitments.

Service Areas: Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach, Education, Environment.

Time Commitment: Full-time from 02/01/2012 through 01/31/2013.

To Apply: Qualified Applicants should apply online at americorps.gov.Accepting applications NOW through 12/5/11. Click here for more AmeriCorps VISTA information.