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Green Iowa AmeriCorps City of Ames Sustainability Positions 2026-2027

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States

JobType

part-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

About the Department

Green Iowa Americorps has two exciting opportunities for sustainability positions located in Ames, Iowa!

Apply online at: https://www.greeniowaamericorps.org/open-positions

This site is hiring to fill the following positions:
Position #1: Audit Coordinator
Position #2: Engagement Coordinator

Terms:

Position Type

Service Length

Hour Commitment

Living Allowance

Segal Education Award

Three-quarter-time (TQT)

11-mo

1,200hours

(27-30hours/week)

$18,000/term

($1,636.36/mo)

$5,176.50/term

Anticipated service schedule for this host site is 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday (6 hour block of time with an hour lunch break), with occasional nights and weekends as projects require.

Service Term Dates: October 1st, 2026 - August 31st, 2027

Host Site Overview: The City of Ames values environmental sustainability and is committed to fostering creativity and innovation to address environmental challenges. In 2023, Ames City Council accepted the Climate Action Plan (CAP), setting aggressive greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for the community. Green Iowa AmeriCorps members will help to implement the CAP by administering energy efficiency services, engaging the community in sustainability outreach, and assisting the Sustainability Coordinator with research, planning, and implementation of projects related to the CAP.

Members will be a part of the City Manager’s office and work with the Sustainability Coordinator, City departments, and Ames residents to support and implement climate action in the community. Members will administer energy efficiency services in close coordination with the Electric Department.

Read more about sustainability in Ames: cityofames.org/sustainability

Open until filled.

Position Duties

GIA Performance Metrics
Members work in collaboration with the host agency and community partners to complete the following metrics based on grants that support the AmeriCorps program. Please note: each metric denotes program-wide totals

[Mandatory] Educational Programming engaging participants in environmentally focused lessons and activities [450 education events with 4500 individuals reached]

[Mandatory] Community Outreach engaging outside volunteers in service activities [380 outreach events with 2750 volunteers engaged]
Additional Direct Service Activities (Select at least 2-3)
1. Energy efficiency services (examples: residential home energy audits and weatherizations,residentialand/orpublicretrofits,distributionofenergysavers kits) [600 energy assessments and 400 retrofits]
2. Wastereductionactivities(examples:recyclingand/orcompostingeducation, waste audits)

Site Supervisor(s):

Nolan Sagan, Sustainability Coordinator

Position: Audit Coordinator

Position Outline: The Audit Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting Ames’ sustainability goals. They will take the lead on energy efficiency services including scheduling, supplies, technical work, report writing, and data management. They will also support the Engagement Coordinator in outreach and education efforts. The goal of this position is to support and implement sustainability work for the City while developing skills and experience in a local government setting.

Member Duties:

Leadenergyauditandweatherizationservicesandprovideexcellentcustomerservice throughout the process
Providenecessaryaudit/weatherizationinformation,Cityprograminformation,and rebate/incentive information to the public at events and during or after audits
Put handbills out in neighborhoods after performing audits/weatherizations
Displayyardsignsaboutauditsinyardsofhomes,wherepermitted,ifauditsare performed
Maintain audit and weatherization supply inventory and plan when supplies are

neededforupcomingaudits/weatherizationssopurchasescanhappenontime. Communicate supply needs to the site supervisor.

ImplementationoftheClimateActionPlan–prioritiesrelatedtoenergy,buildings, transportation, waste, and ecosystems.
Maintaintheteam’s calendar(attendance,events, meetings,audits, etc.)
Maintain the audit portion of the team budget
Send monthly report to site supervisor at the end of the month
Will support the Engagement Coordinator with their planned events/programs
MaintaintheAudit/Weatherization log
Complete Green Iowa AmeriCorps performance metrics in collaboration with host site
Maintain records of service projects in Green Iowa AmeriCorps Reporting Logs
Submit Quarterly Reports of activities
Maintain a detailed timekeeping record of service hours and activities
Complete a Professional Development Project
Participate in mandatory AmeriCorps Trainings (Orientation and Life After AmeriCorps Training) and National Days of Service (MLK Day and September 11)

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Comfortableinteractingwithandprovidingexcellentcustomerservicetocitystaffand residents
Interestinconducting residentialenergy efficiencyaudits andweatherization projects
Purpose-driven and motivated by environmental sustainability
Willing to work within a team and independently
Asks questions and for assistance when needed
Organized, detail-oriented and able to accurately meet and communicate deadlines
Seeksout information for public assistance as it relates to energy efficiency
Presentation skills
SkillsinMicrosoft Officeoris willingto learn
Ability to promptly answer the phone/voicemails and emails

Members can expect to gain the following skills/experiences in this position:

Increaseknowledge of building science and energy efficiency
Honeskillsincommunication,workingwithdiversestakeholders,multitasking,working within a team and independently
Increase knowledge of sustainability and climate action
Gainexperienceinpresenting,networking,timemanagement,workingwithinanoffice setting, office management, budget management, customer service, collaborating, public engagement, professional work experience in a local government, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the public and city staff, and climate action plan implementation.

Position: Engagement Coordinator

Position Outline: The Engagement Coordinator will conduct out reach and engagement to educate the public about sustainability and climate action. They will lead the charge in recruitment for audit sign-ups. They will also assist in planning and staffing at various City sustainability events, including EcoFair, Rummage RAMPage, and the Farmer’s Market.

Member Duties:

Supportthe Audit Coordinator in administering energy efficiency services and recruiting program participants
Work closely with the Communications and Outreach team to coordinate outreach methods for sustainability initiatives and events
Maintain the education and outreach material organization and update material inventory as needed
Collaborate/partner with community-based organizations to create programs and participate in events around the city
Development and implementation of community education and engagement campaigns related to the Climate Action Plan
Implementation of the Climate Action Plan–priorities related to energy, buildings, transportation, waste, and ecosystems.
Complete Green Iowa AmeriCorps performance metrics in collaboration with host site
Maintain records of service projects in Green Iowa AmeriCorps Reporting Logs
Submit Quarterly Reports of activities
Maintain a detailed timekeeping record of service hours and activities
Complete a Professional Development Project
ParticipateinmandatoryAmeriCorpsTrainings(OrientationandLifeAfterAmeriCorps Training) and National Days of Service (MLK Day and September 11)
Research on best practices for sustainability practices

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Comfortable interacting with and providing excellent customer service to city staff and residents
Interest in conducting residential energy efficiency audits and weatherization projects
Purpose-driven and motivated by environmental sustainability
Willing to work within a team and independently
Asks questions and for assistance when needed
Organized, detail-oriented and able to accurately meet and communicate deadlines
Seeks out information for public assistance as it relates to energy efficiency
Presentation skills
Skills in Microsoft Office or is willing to learn
Ability to promptly answer the phone/voicemails and emails

Members can expect to gain the following skills/experiences in this position:

Increase knowledge of building science and energy efficiency
Hone skills in communication, working with diverse stakeholders, multitasking, working within a team and independently
Increase knowledge of sustainability and climate action
Gain experience in presenting, networking, time management, working with in an office setting, office management, budget management, customer service, collaborating, public engagement, professional work experience in a local government, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the public and city staff, and climate action plan implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Member Qualifications:

At minimum members must be high school graduates, GED recipients, or working on attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service
Be 17 years or older (no upper age limit)
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
Have a vehicle with proper insurance coverage for use (mileage reimbursement is provided)

About the company

Providing municipal services and public transportation to Ames residents

Skills

communication skills

customer service

time management