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 $1,155 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 between $2,775 and $5,550 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

2012 service term:
1/2/20120 - 6/29/2012

We will begin acceptings applications for multiple Home Energy Squad Member positions on October 10th, 2011. Application deadline is December 2nd, 2011. 

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