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New Orleans is working to "green" our neighborhoods. Parish governments in Southeast Louisiana are considering a number of programs to help homeowners invest in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation. This survey is being conducted to gauge interest in such programs, and to ensure they are effectively designed. Any information you can provide will be extremely helpful to efforts to reduce utility costs and energy consumption in our communities.
Global Green USA's New Orleans Office is recruiting for the following 3 Americorps VISTA positions:
Technical Assistance Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)
Member Duties : RESEARCH: Research green building materials/techniques/design; TRAINING: Identify energy efficiency trainings for staff and VISTAs; Obtain training on green building materials/techniques/design; WORKSHOPS: Develop content for and deliver community workshops on utility saving methods; SURVEY COLLECTION: Maintain paper filing system for client surveys; Categorize survey respondents according to need; FOLLOW UP: Provide technical assistance to homeowners on energy efficiency; AT-HOME CONSULTS: Schedule and conduct home energy consults for homeowners; WEATHERIZATION: Provide recommendations on weatherization upgrades; Lead weatherization upgrades; Train staff and volunteers on air sealing and other energy efficiency methods; RESOURCE CENTER: Maintain wall panel displays of green products; Create portable displays demonstrating green technologies; OTHER: Give tours of Holy Cross house; Table events.
Grants Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)
Member Duties : FUNDRAISING: Research prospects for fundraising ; Assist with grant writing; Lead direct mail campaign to local and national funders ; Liaise with HQ on fundraising activities ; Work with Program Manager and NOLA Director on BIBG funding priorities SPECIAL EVENTS: Organize and plan special events such as mini-fundraisers and community celebrations REPORTING: Develop monthly reporting mechanism for internal reports ; Develop regular reporting mechanism for donor reports , Compile and disseminate reports charting progress of the program DATA MANAGEMENT: Maintain Convio database ; Ensure that surveys are being entered correctly into database ; Troubleshoot problems with database.
Community Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)
Member Duties : PARTNERSHIPS: Develop relationships with neighborhood associations and non-profit agencies, Attend neighborhood association meetings, Research organizations and agencies that provide complimentary services OUTREACH STRATEGIES: Pursue avenues to engage/educate community OUTREACH EVENTS: Seek out and schedule events such as markets, festivals, community events, etc., WORKSHOPS AND PANELS: Research and schedule workshops and panels for the general public, Coordinate with VISTAs on workshop announcements and advertising VENDOR LIST: Research and maintain vendor list GLOBAL GREEN HOUSE: Give tours, Schedule docents and other staff to give tours, Draft policies and procedures for house, Train new docents MEDIA OUTREACH: Draft written materials to initiate contacts with radio, print, and TV media; Create a media notebook documenting TV, radio, and newspaper coverage; Follow up on potential media opportunities; CASE STUDIES: Document and develop case studies of early adopters; MARKETING MATERIALS: Revise marketing materials as needed; FACEBOOK: Maintain BIBG Facebook page; Post news, events and photos; OTHER DUTIES: Edit and add to the fact sheets for resource center and online, Provide technical assistance to homeowners.
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Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Training .
Terms : Requires full time service without outside commitments
Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Disaster Relief , Education , Environment , Hurricane Katrina , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization
Skills : Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Speaking , Trade/Construction , Writing/Editing .
Service Description : Global Green USA's Build It Back Green (BIBG) program is a free service offered to help New Orleanians rebuild their homes in a more energy efficient and healthy way, as well as reduce their monthly utility costs. The Global Green New Orleans Office and Green Building Resource Center has the most up to date sustainable product and vendor information, samples of environmentally friendly building materials, and also advises homeowners with professional one-on-one green building consultations. In addition, the Global Green Holy Cross Project Visitor Center in the Lower Ninth Ward conducts tours. Tours include explanations of all the green materials and systems included in the home, such as reclaimed wood floors, Energy Star appliances, green roof, solar power, geo-thermal, and more. Our Green Vendor Directory has hundreds of merchants in the immediate vicinity listed by product type, & offers national alternatives when no local merchants are available.
Program Start/End Date 1/04/2011 - 12/23/2011
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level High school graduate
Age Requirement Minimum: 18 yrs Maximum: None
Other requirements: Personal vehicle will be required for business related local and regional transport, with mileage reimbursement provided.
Program Locations New Orleans, LOUISIANA
Accepting Applications: 11/01/2010 - 11/24/2010
For more information about the AmeriCorps VISTA program, visit http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/vista.asp.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to: nolahr@globalgreen.org.
This is a great 5min video, put together by Josh Lewis of the Tulane/Xavier Center for Bio-environmental Research, about the history of Bayou Bienvenue.