Help lead the charge against climate change by being a member of the Green Iowa AmeriCorps here in Iowa City!
Green Iowa AmeriCorps is a state-wide organization with a mission of empowering Iowa's communities to make more environmental, conservation-minded decisions and improvements through direct service work, environmental education, professional development opportunities, and volunteer engagement.
The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an eleven-month service experience in Iowa City that starts in September 2022. Working with and supervised by the City's Climate Action Office, Green Iowa employees have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, and nonprofit leaders, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities they serve.
AmeriCorps members receive a living stipend, public service loan forgiveness qualification, student loan interest accrual repayment, and much more!.
Qualifications include:
- Be 17 years or older by the start date, preferably college-aged.
- Pass a national service criminal history check.
- Hold one of the following U.S. citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident.
- Have a valid driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification.
Visit the Green Iowa AmeriCorps website for more information about the positions.