**THIS IS NOT THE FULL APPLICATION** **SEE WEBSITE WWW.CONFLUENCECENTER.ORG/APPLY-NOW FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS** This position is in partnership between the Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program, and Portland Public Schools (PPS). The Sustainability Project Coordinator will advance PPS’ goals to provide support to our schools in low-income neighborhoods with sustainability education and student-driven projects. Our team aims to engage more students and communities to make PPS more sustainable and equitable, shifting our culture and creating a healthier, lower impact, and more empowered community. The position will build on the successes of previous AmeriCorps Members in the following ways: - 20% A self-directed PPS project, designed in collaboration with PPS Sustainability Team members. - 20% Provide support and education around sustainability programs for staff and students. - 20% Coordinate and facilitate engagement and outreach around school sustainability projects and departmental goals. - 10% Collect, organize, and report on data related to energy, water, waste, carbon sequestration. - 10% Expand equity & inclusion lens for department programs and engagement. - 20% Participate in Confluence led leadership development activities which include: Leadership Development Training Series, completing a Change Agent Project (CAP), team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities.
Member Duties : **SEE WEBSITE WWW.CONFLUENCECENTER.ORG/APPLY-NOW FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS** - Communications/Engagement- Monthly newsletter, social media, video content, graphics/visual, website management. Collect and tell sustainability/climate justice stories from around district. Develop and deliver presentations about PPS Climate Crisis Response Policy. - Event Organizing- Organize PPS Spring Climate Fair (include student speakers, presentations, workshops, sponsors, community organization exhibitors, etc. Create and promote Earth Week programming materials. - Zero Waste Strategy- Cafeteria food waste collection. Hallway recycling implementation - Decarbonization Strategy- Engage district and school-based staff on Strategic Energy Management programs. - Provide outreach for Oregon Green Schools certification program. - Collaborate with District partners to increase sustainability practices and shift school culture.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Environment , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Skills :
General Skills , http://confluencecenter.org/ .
General Skills , http://confluencecenter.org/ .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Confluence Enviro. Center – Sustainability Project Coord.
Program Start/End Date
09/06/2023 - 07/26/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
OREGON
Accepting Applications
From 05/25/2023 To 09/05/2023
Contact
Salma Preppernau
5441 SE Belmont St
Portland OR 97215
5037196779
spreppernau@confluencecenter.org
confluencecenter.org/
Listing ID
62017
