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Here's your opportunity to make a difference in a community while obtaining green job training and professional development! View available Arkansas Energy Corps position descriptions and learn more about host sites by following the Position Description and Host Site links under 2010 available positions. Apply now for a specific Arkansas Energy Corps position by clicking "Apply Now" in the listed positions below or by visiting https://my.americorps.gov and clicking "Search Listings" and then search for Energy Corps. All applicants must apply through My AmeriCorps and are required to create an account in order to apply. If you have any questions or have trouble accessing the electronic application, please contact Melissa Terry at 479-575-1385 or melissat@ncat.org.2010 Available Positions
Position Description: Campus Sustainability Outreach Coordinator Service: ½ Time Host Site: UofARK Facilities Division Location: Fayetteville, AR [map] |
Position Description: Campus Food Waste Composting Coordinator Service: ½ Time Host Site: UofARK Facilities Division Location: Fayetteville, AR [map] |
Position Description: Community Engagement Project Assistant Service: Full Time Host Site: Sustainable Cities Institute Location: Fayetteville, AR |
Position Description: T.G. Smith Sustainability Coordinator Service: ½ Time Host Site: T.G. Smith Elementary Location: Springdale, AR [map] |
Position Description: Winrock International Energy Corps Member Service: Full Time Host Site: Winrock International Location: Little Rock, AR [map] |
Position Description: Winrock International Energy Corps Service: ½ Time Host Site: Winrock International |
Melissa Terry, Arkansas Energy Corps Coordinator
National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
479-575-1385
melissat@ncat.org
www.ncat.org
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Member Benefits
Benefits to Energy Corps members:All Energy Corps members are enrolled in the AmeriCorps National Service initiative. As members, they will be eligible for the following benefits:
A Modest Living Allowance
Members will receive a modest living allowance.
Money for College
Upon successful completion of your service term, you'll receive an education award that may be used to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education or training, or to repay qualified student loans.
Help with Student Loans
If you already have student loans you can use your education award to pay them off. And while you are enrolled in the program, you may be eligible for deferment and forbearance on your student loans. Your lender can tell you for sure. If you're eligible, AmeriCorps will pay for the interest that is accrued on student loans for members who complete their service.
Health Insurance
Once you complete a 30 day waiting period.
Child Care Assistance
Available if you qualify.
Professional training and development
Throughout your term in Energy Corps professional trainings will be provided accordingly. These trainings will be valuable after members' service term as qualification for green collar jobs. Members will also have ample opportunity to develop valuable community building and development skills.
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1 comment:
This is a great opportunity, I know a few people that are going to try this out, I'll let y'all know how it goes
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