Posted on December 4, 2012

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Water Conservation AmeriCorps Corpsmember

** Water Conservation Program applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a GED or high school diploma to be eligible for employment.**

Summary: Water Conservation Corpsmembers participate in an intensive, 22-week program that focuses on building technical skills and career readiness in a green job industry. Corpsmembers will work in the Denver community installing high-efficiency toilets (HETs) and in the MHYC classroom focusing on teamwork, community service, life skills, career and college readiness training, and leadership development.

Essential Functions

• Participate in and successfully complete new Corpsmember orientation and technical training.
• Work on a small diverse team with a Crew Leader providing installation of new high-efficiency toilets throughout the Denver metro area for low-income residents. (Each installation helps save 140 gallons of water per week.)
• Support MHYC client intake department; calling potential clients and completing data entry.
• Interact with low-income clients to offer information on energy and water conservation techniques during technical installs or through neighborhood canvassing.
• Fully comply with agency policies and procedures regarding high quality work, installations, tool management, paperwork completion and data accuracy.
• Fully participate in environmental education, leadership development, civic engagement, healthy lifestyles, career development, independent living and service learning activities.
• Receive hands-on technical trainings including use of hand and power tools. Learn to problem solve diverse technical challenges in the work space.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations specified in the MHYC Employee and Corpsmember Handbooks.
• Fully participate in safety trainings and adhere to agency safety rules and regulations.
• Fully participate in career readiness training activities
• Participate in training and support of other Corpsmembers; serve in various leadership positions.
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, communication and problem-solving.
• May be required to participate in additional training opportunities or complete a rotation on the MHYC Energy Conservation Crew installing energy saving devices.
• May be required to participate in Global Youth Service Day on Saturday April 27th, 2012.
• Report to a MHYC Crew Leader.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be 18-24 years old
• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• High school or GED graduate.
• Desire to learn plumbing and water conservation skills. Construction or mechanical experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to conduct repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Able to maneuver in tight spaces, including bending and kneeling.
• Must make a strong commitment to term of service by being available for a minimum of 675 hours of service, 36 hours a week
• Preference given to local applicants living in the 15 county region of Colorado served by MHYC.
• Able to be on time and maintain a minimum of 90% attendance rate through term of service.
• Able to work and learn with a positive attitude and show respect for others.
• Desire for personal challenge and self-development.
• Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds and demographics.
• Experience or a desire to work with a diverse group of young adults ages 18-24.
• Must bring identification documents necessary to complete the I-9 and other employment forms on your first day of employment. Examples of such documents are a passport or a driver's license and social security card/birth certificate or other equivalent documents.
• Pre-employment background check required. May be subject to FBI Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.
• Pre-employment drug screen required. Drug testing may be required during employment.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States, which will be verified via the federal E-Verify program

Hours and Compensation:

• This is a temporary, non-exempt position, January 28th, 2013-June 28th, 2013
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Corpsmembers may be required to work occasional Friday afternoons from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Schedule may vary depending on projects.
• Corpsmembers earn a stipend of $256.00 - $264.00 per week. May be eligible for mid-program raise of up to $16/week based on performance.
• Benefits are not provided.

AmeriCorps Education Award:

A Corpsmember is eligible for a $2,114.00 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of 675 hours of service.

To Apply:

Online: www.milehighyouthcorps.org (click "apply now")
Fax: 303-433-5997

In person/mail: Attn. Duncan Forbes, 6740 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80220 * If you have questions about the position, please email youthjobs@mhyc.net or call 720-407-7281 x325