AmeriCorps: Home Energy Squad

AmeriCorps members in the Home Energy Squad are trained on the job as they complete energy-efficiency upgrades in Twin Cities homes. Working with Neighborhood Energy Connection (NEC) staff, teams of two corps members install programmable thermostats, CFL light bulbs, power strips for entertainment centers, low-flow shower heads, door weather stripping, water-heater blankets and kitchen-sink aerators.

Home Energy Squad members receive a living stipend of $1,140 per month, health insurance, personal protective equipment, student loan forbearance during the service term and, after a full term of service, an AmeriCorps education award of $4,725 that may be used for college expenses or to repay qualified student loans.

To join the Home Energy Squad, applicants must be 18-25 years old, eligible for AmeriCorps, and able to perform essential job functions including physically strenuous work 40 hours per week. Schedules may vary weekly and evening/weekend work is required, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

We look for applicants who have:

positive attitude and strong commitment to service and community work
ability to work independently and in a team
competency for simple carpentry, plumbing and home electronics work
experience/knowledge of energy-efficiency practices and home construction
experience with customer service
ability to educate and interact with homeowners
valid driver’s license and good driving record

2010 service term:
Accepting applications starting Fall 2010