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CivicSpark is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local public agencies to address community resilience issues such as climate change, water resource management, housing, and mobility. CivicSpark is a program of CivicWell. Each year, CivicSpark recruits 100+ Fellows to build local public agency capacity throughout the state for 11 months. During their service year, CivicSpark Fellows implement a needed sustainability and resilience project, while also building long-term capacity to ensure the work is sustained after their service year is completed. Local public agencies receive dedicated project support from enthusiastic emerging professionals who receive professional development and sector training. Local benefits include: - Direct support for specific resiliency project needs with defined outcomes. - Increased capacity for sustainable communities and response community resilience needs. - A pipeline for future resiliency efforts. - Stronger State-local partnerships for information and expertise exchange. - A workforce with local expertise in climate change, energy, water, or social issues. - Access to affordable resources, resulting in increased capacity and hands-on training. - Increased volunteerism at the local level.
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The deadline to apply to be a 24-25 CivicSpark Fellow is June 14, just one month away! Take a look at some of the exciting projects that CivicSpark Fellows will get to work on in the upcoming service year. These are just a few, our website has many more! A great opportunity for emerging leaders interested in climate policy, community resilience, local government, decarbonization, extreme heat, electric vehicles, and more. -Cool Boulder Campaign Communication and Volunteer Engagement -Climate Change Adaptation Knowledge Exchange and Research with EcoAdapt -City of Bothell Washington #ClimateActionPlan -Implementing an Award-Winning General Plan: #Equity, #ClimateAction, and Housing with County of Ventura -#AffordableHousing Advancement Initiative with California Department of Housing & Community Development and Gateway Cities Council of Governments -Tree Resilient City of San Leandro -Achieving #LocalGovernment Success: Building Resilient and Equitable Communities with Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) -Virtual Power Plants for Community Resilience with California Strategic Growth Council -EV Infrastructure in California’s Rural Counties with Rural County Representatives of California See more: https://lnkd.in/gyy59UrB #climatejobs #climatejustice #americorps #serviceyear #entrylevel #hiring #environmentaljustice #climateresilience #climateadaptation #urbanplanning
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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Climate Team, who I've been serving with as a CivicSpark - AmeriCorps Program Fellow for the past year and a half, is looking for a Fellow for next year! If you're interested in gaining incredible hands-on experience in regional climate planning and clean and healthy homes research with a wonderful team of experts, be sure to check out the project description here https://lnkd.in/gDRA73JT and apply! My time as a Fellow here has been invaluable, and yours could be too. #climateplanning #environmentaljustice #publichealth #climateequity
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CivicSpark - AmeriCorps Program / CivicWell builds local governments’ capacity to address emerging environmental and social equity resilience challenges. Looking to do something similar in your community? Use their #ACLA24 how-to guide for a jumpstart: https://lnkd.in/gynGa5_j
One month until the deadline to host a CivicSpark Fellow! Apply to be a partner by June 7th. 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. Marisa Hanson-Lopez | County of Santa Barbara
Fellow Spotlight Friday 🌟 See a day in the life of CivicSpark Fellow Ryan Lamkin, MSL, Climate Action Reporting & Outreach Fellow for the City of Encinitas! Fellow applications are open through June 14, learn more at https://lnkd.in/gEUtYwx7
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!
In honor of Earth Day, Serve Colorado Executive Director John Kelly traveled to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Virginia to celebrate the next exciting steps of the American Climate Corps with President Biden and other elected officials. Kelly was also joined by standout members and leaders from Mile High Youth Corps and CivicSpark - AmeriCorps Program including MHYC CEO Kia Abdool. American Climate Corps is launching their new website, featuring nearly 2,000 positions located across 36 states, DC, and Puerto Rico! This is an incredible opportunity to find positions hosted by hundreds of organizations advancing clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience. Visit ClimateCorps.gov to learn more and sign up to join!
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