CivicSpark - AmeriCorps Program

Join our info session tomorrow, May 2nd, to learn more about becoming a CivicSpark Fellow! This is a great chance to hear from current and former Fellows about what the service experience is like. bit.ly/fellowmay2

Are you a recent graduate interested in sustainability, equity, or community engagement? Consider becoming a CivicSpark Fellow! CivicSpark is an AmeriCorps program that builds local government and community capacity to address emerging and entrenched community resilience challenges. In your 11-month service year, you will complete a project that makes a lasting impact on a community while building your network, experience, and skills. Join our info session on May 2 to learn more: bit.ly/fellowmay2 #climatejobs #climatecorps #climateaction #americorps #serviceyear #entrylevel #hiring #environmentaljustice #coastalresilience #climateresilience #climateadaptation #wastemanagement #forestry #extremeheat #disasterresponse #emergencymanagement #habitatconservation #urbanplanning #publichealth #electricvehicles #climateactionplan

Did you see President Biden's announcement on Monday about the launch of the American Climate Corps website? CivicSpark Fellow Anna Cherian was invited to attend, and represented CivicSpark alongside our partner Serve Colorado!

Big News for Earth Day 🌎🌲 The American Climate Corps is officially accepting applications! This is an historic step towards a more sustainable and resilient future. With more than 2,000 positions available across 36 states, DC, and Puerto Rico—and plans to expand to 20,000 this year—there's a wide range of opportunities for those passionate about conservation, clean energy, community resilience, and making a real impact on climate change. The American Climate Corps offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience, learn valuable skills, and contribute to crucial environmental projects, and CivicSpark is proud to be an Implementing Partner. Our applications are open through June 14th -- join our upcoming informational webinar on May 2nd! https://bit.ly/fellowmay2 See positions now at ClimateCorps.gov and help tackle the climate crisis, one action at a time. Together, we can change the way we work for the world. #AmericanClimateCorps #ClimateCorpsUS #ClimateAction #EarthDay #ClimateCorps #Sustainability #CleanEnergyJobs #CareerOpportunity #MakeADifference 

Fellow Spotlight Friday! 🌟 Lindsay Erdmann was born and raised in Oxnard, California, and graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BS in Environmental Studies. During her free time, she can be found volunteering at the Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute, reading books, out hiking, or playing Stardew Valley. Serving the City of Carpinteria as a CivicSpark Fellow, Lindsay helps organize and facilitate outreach events regarding food recovery, solid waste, and water quality. So far in her fellowship, she has helped the City organize many events, some of which include: Creek Week, Pumpkin Smash, Carpinteria Community Clean-Up Day, and upcoming Composting Workshops and restoration events. Are you interested in supporting #communityresilience efforts? Apply to become a 24-25 CivicSpark Fellow! Applications are now open through June 14th. Join our info session on May 2 to learn more: bit.ly/fellowmay2 #americorps #composting #communityoutreach #nationalservice #wastemanagement #wateraccessibility #watermanagement #climatejobs #fellowship #climateadaptation #civicspark #climateaction #localgovernment

Are you passionate about sustainability, equity, or community engagement? Consider becoming a CivicSpark Fellow! CivicSpark offers a unique opportunity to gain professional experience and leadership skills while creating a lasting impact in local communities. Join our info session on May 2 to learn more: bit.ly/fellowmay2 #climatejobs #climateaction #americorps #serviceyear #entrylevel #hiring #environmentaljustice #climateresilience #climateadaptation #forestry #disasterresponse #emergencymanagement #habitatconservation #urbanplanning #publichealth

We're hiring! The Strategic Growth Council is excited to serve as a CivicSpark host for the 2024-25 service year. This project will support efforts to develop energy infrastructure on neighborhood-level resilience centers to provide shelter and resources during climate and other emergencies. The project aims to advance social equity through a holistic approach to building community resilience that combines a comprehensive set of infrastructure upgrades, service delivery, and supportive programming developed and implemented in partnership with neighborhood residents. More information is available at https://lnkd.in/g6k9JHGv

Are you interested in climate policy, community resilience, or local government? Housing decarbonization, extreme heat, or electric vehicles? Check out a few of the exciting opportunities for 2024-25 CivicSpark Fellows! -Climate Program Coordinator, City of Irvine -Sustainability Resilience Project, San Bernardino Community College District -Furthering #ClimateAction: Code Updates, Community Outreach, & Plan Integration, City of Steamboat Springs Colorado -Creating an Engaged and Resilient #Issaquah, City of Issaquah -#Spokane Climate Resilience Project, Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment -Water Use Efficiency Direct Install Project, City of Santa Rosa -Tulare County Forest Health Resilience Programs and Fire Adapted Communities, County of Tulare -Urban Heat Island Project Implementation and Regional Sustainability Policies, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District See more projects: https://lnkd.in/gyy59UrB Apply before the June 14th deadline! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gEUtYwx7 and sign up for our next Info Session on May 2nd: https://bit.ly/fellowmay2 #climatejobs #climateaction #americorps #serviceyear #entrylevel #hiring #environmentaljustice #climateresilience #climateadaptation #forestry #disasterresponse #emergencymanagement #habitatconservation #urbanplanning #publichealth

CivicSpark Partner Applications Are Open Through June 7! bit.ly/civicsparkpartner Each year, CivicSpark recruits Fellows through a highly competitive application process. Fellows spend 11 months embedded in government agencies and community organizations, serving 1,400 hours implementing a needed sustainability and resilience project, while also building long-term capacity to ensure the work is sustained after their service year. According to an independent evaluation, organizations that participate in CivicSpark are 5 to 15 times more likely to achieve their project goals than organizations that don’t have a Fellow.

Colorado Fellows Anna Cherian and Caroline Petterson represented CivicSpark this week at a #ClimateCorps roundtable event at the Governor's Mansion in Denver! Here they are with AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith.