National Center for Appropriate Technology Community Sustainability and Climate Resilience Educator

About the role

The Energy Corps member will conduct research on making the NCAT SIFT Farm more energy efficient and offer better energy functionality. The member will also work with the Sustainable Agriculture Project Coordinator and the Farm Manager to identify resources and opportunities for the SIFT Farm to expand its use of energy efficient technology and research work.

Responsibilities

• Help complete and distribute a Guide for Resilient Rural Communities to help small towns and cities develop their economy, strengthen community partnerships, develop local food and energy solutions, prepare for weather-related shocks and stresses, and strengthen local self-reliance.
• Support programming for K-12 students and community members, engage in research, and spread sustainability-related programming learned at the Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship (CSE) throughout the community.
• Lead community outreach efforts and encourage watershed literacy in our river communities through our citizen science, project based learning, and volunteer river corps programs.
• Develop and implement workshops and trainings, and lead other projects which increase community knowledge on both bicycle operation, safety and laws, and pedestrian safety; and education and provision of understanding of transportation design.
• Assist with outreach for the Governor’s SMART Schools Challenge Initiative, including increasing energy efficiency, decreasing landfill waste, and improving the environmental health of the school environment.
• Assist in increasing energy awareness through education and outreach efforts to those groups most affected by energy and climate fluctuations, which will increase the sustainability of the community and the resiliency of our rural residents.
• Develop a community-based plan to create a sustainable culture in Glacier National Park, involving visitors and the surrounding neighborhood.

Requirements

Commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient technologies and practices.
• Interest in community engagement and outreach.

Skills

• Research and analysis skills.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Community outreach and engagement skills.
• Technical writing and reporting skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD