Mile High Youth Corps’ mission is to help urban youth make a difference in themselves and their community through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences. Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) is part of a network of more than 100 youth corps nationwide, which works to improve communities and the lives of youth by putting young people to work in urban neighborhoods, public parks and open spaces. MHYC serves Denver metro area youth ages 16-24. MHYC strives to meet the needs of a diverse community by offering year-round programs for high school graduates, school-year programs for out-of-school youth, summer programs for high school students and intensive specialized programs for college-aged young adults. Participants, called Corpsmembers, work on crews with 8-10 of their peers to complete community improvement and conservation projects for multiple city, state and nonprofit agencies. MHYC is a member of the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps and the Colorado Youth Corps Association and is the only accredited youth corps serving the Denver metro area.
Home Energy Conservation corpsmembers work with a small team to perform the installation of energy and water saving measures, including but not limited to aerators, compact florescent light bulbs, water efficient showerheads, and high-efficiency toilets in low-income households in the Metro Denver area. Corpsmember also educate residents about the environmental and financial benefits of using less energy and assemble Energy Conservation kits that are mailed to clients. They actively participate in weekly environmental education and team building activities, work on service projects, and work towards future career goals with job readiness training.
Corpsmembers must possess a high school diploma or GED and be between 18 and 24 years of age. Corpsmember must be able to lift 50 lbs. and must have a valid driver's license. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required. This is a temporary position from February 1 to July 2, 2010. Corpsmembers will work Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Corpsmembers earn an hourly wage of $8.00 and may be eligible for mid-program raise of $.50 based on performance. Corpsmember may also be eligible for a $200 bonus at the end of term based on performance. A Corpsmember is eligible for a $1,250 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of 450 hours of service. Application deadline is January 22, 2010.
For a full job description, visit: http://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/includes/downloads/2.2010_energy_cm_jd.pdf
TO APPLY:
online: https://secure.digital-community.com/english/milehighyouthcorps.org/youth_jobs/youthjobs_app_secure.html
e-mail: youthjobs@mhyc.net (include the position title in the subject line)
fax: 720-407-7286
mail: Attn: Outreach Coordinator
6740 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80220
QUESTIONS?
call: 303-433-1206, option 1, extension 333
e-mail youthjobs@mhyc.net
visit: http://www.milehighyouthcorps.org
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