Energy is Everything Education Fellow

Location: The Energy Coalition, Irvine, San Diego, and Oakland, California

Pay: $2636/month

Additional Pay: $10,000 bonus upon program completion

Benefits: Health care coverage (w/ dental & vision), Education Award, assistance with student loan deferments,child care allowance, CalFresh, professional development budget ($100), industry networking, industry networking.

To apply to Climate Corps or learn more, visit our website: http://www.climatecorps.org/fellow

About The Energy Coalition (TEC)

The Energy Coalition (or TEC, pronounced “tech”) is a nonprofit organization with over 45 years of experience designing and implementing strategies that transform energy use and inspire people to take responsible energy actions. TEC works closely with K-12 school districts, local governments, special districts, and other public entities to develop energy efficiency strategies and projects that support statewide energy goals. TEC has employed AmeriCorps fellows to support resource saving programs, supporting educators in program implementation, and building capacity in reaching underserved populations.

OVERVIEW & IMPACT

Energy is Everything program - The Fellow will focus on expanding core energy, climate, and environmental programs by supporting statewide education, training, and workforce development initiatives offered through TEC with particular emphasis on expansion and development related to at-risk, formal, and informal service populations. The Fellow will support building partnerships with disadvantaged communities and populations throughout California.

Additionally, the Fellow will support in-class and field-based activities through direct student education, community activities, and the development of new materials and offerings. The Fellow will support engagement via TEC’s platforms and the development of engaging content for online education, training, and engagement through live webinars, video recordings, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Jr. Energy Manager Certification Program
• Lead student enrollment efforts
• Engage the educators and secure enrollment
• Weekly check-ins
• 1 Million Energy Actions
• Engage educators and enroll in the campaign
• Weekly check-ins and 
• Plan, prepare, and present events (frequency varies). Weekend and evening events are required and based on educator and partner requests
• Coordinate scheduling
• Equity reports (as assigned ~20 hours/report)
• Compile demographic data on communities of interest
• Identify key contacts, existing organizations and resources
• Gap Analysis
• Collect, quality check, process, and analyze data
• Program data reporting
• Collect, compile, and analyze survey responses
• My Future Energy Career/EV Network
• Research, outreach, and engage with potential professionals/EV owners
• Schedule time to interview
• Act as a ‘director’ during interview filming (if the interviewee is not filming themselves)
• Submit video footage for review and additional edits
• Once approved post video to YouTube channel
• Follow up with the interviewee
• Recruit, train, and manage Field Educators

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or relevant field; 
• Experience or interest in working with public agencies; 
• Experience conducting presentations (in-person or by webinar) to diverse audiences 
• Comfortable working with external industry partners via phone, email and in-person; 
• Ability to quickly learn and understand fundamentals of building systems, building energy performance, energy efficiency concepts, energy project financing terminology, best practices, and assessment/measurement; 
• Comfortable working with (and learning) databases and data entry, as well as analysis; 
• Experience with data analysis (i.e. utility bills), compute energy efficiency calculations using standard templates and methods; 
• Possess strong analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to capture and analyze data in a spreadsheet format; 
• Strong MS Excel skills; Experience with technology platforms including but not limited to: Google Suites, Slack, Salesforce, GIS, Python, Microsoft Suites is preferred; 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; Ability to complete assignments in a thorough, accurate and timely manner; Attention to detail and follow-through in tasks that meet contract deliverables; 
• Proficient in English (verbal and written)

FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE AT THE ENERGY COALITION

• Opportunities to travel to and work in TEC’s statewide offices (reimbursable), including Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Oakland. 
• Support statewide activities and attend various TEC training and team-building functions that may require travel throughout the cycle.
• Professional skill-building activities 
• Creating or expanding their professional network 
• Teaching TK-12 students about sustainability, conservation, and energy efficiency topics 
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment 
• Gain skills in partnership building and outreach Interact with professionals in various high-demand energy careers
• Travel between TEC’s offices
• CLIMATE CORPS AMERICORPS QUALIFICATIONS
• AmeriCorps fellows must:
• Be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
• Have a high school diploma/GED
• Be 17 years old or older
• Pass state criminal and FBI background checks, and a national check in the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Registry
• Test negatively for tuberculosis if working with minors
• Be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing
• Live in the state of California

ABOUT US

Climate Corps AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a national service commitment that meets a community’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Climate Corps AmeriCorps partners with local government, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to provide full-time service opportunities in the Bay Area, Southern California, and the Central Valley to support communities’ critical needs for building climate resilience. Climate Corps AmeriCorps Fellows dedicate 1,700 hours of service in exchange for leadership and career development, and a living stipend supported by an AmeriCorps grant. Climate Corps AmeriCorps is an exciting opportunity for service-minded individuals who are passionate about building climate resilience for communities. For more information, please visit www.americorps.gov or www.climatecorps.org.

SEI requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. A commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework is required. https://www.seiinc.org/dei.html

BACR employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit weekly COVID-19 test results. BACR covers the cost of testing and associated travel expenses. 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bay Area Community Resources, the administrator of Climate Corps AmeriCorps, is an equal opportunity employer. We cultivate an environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all employees and National Service members. We are firmly committed to maintaining an atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. Therefore, we enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this equal opportunity policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY

To become a Fellow, please submit an online application and resume here: https://www.climatecorps.org/fellow.html  

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until placements are filled. We encourage submitting applications as soon as possible. Upon review, qualifying applicants will be contacted for an initial screening interview.