DC Green Summer Team Leader Position
Project 20/20 Background
We are a student-run initiative based out of Providence, RI, started in March of 2008. So far we've re-lamped over 2,300 low-income residences with high efficiency CFLs. Through our work, we have saved residents over $700,000 in reduced electrical bills and offset over 4,000 tons of CO2 over the next five years. Project 20/20 has been one of the first successful large-scale programs of its type.
In the summer of 2009, Project 20/20 will be contracting with the District of Columbia Department of Environment and their Green Summer program. DC youth, ages 14 to 21, will be employed in citywide initiatives to reduce energy consumption by DC residents. In our DC initiative, we are proud to help build the future of green jobs in America by hiring local youth and offering comprehensive training in energy-efficiency and conservation.
Project 20/20 is now seeking responsible, energetic and resourceful applicants to supervise teams of 10-12 teenagers for the duration of the summer program.
Position Essentials
- Program dates are June 18, 2009 to August 21, 2009
- Team Leaders will be expected to start on June 8, 2009 for training.
- DC summer residency is recommended.
- Team Leaders will work 40 hours a week and be paid $11/hr.
Position Responsibilities
- Work closely with fellow Team Leaders and Program Managers to develop and lead the training of the Green Summer participants;
- Lead the day-to-day activities and insure the work site safety of your team while motivating students to pursue careers combating climate change;
- Install thousands of energy-efficient light bulbs and/or work on a weatherization/energy-efficiency curriculum, depending on program assignment.
To Apply
Send the following to proj2020@gmail.com by MARCH 13, 2009 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis):
- Resume;
- A short description of relevant experiences with youth populations (14-21) (up to 300 words);
- A short description of relevant environmental conservation experience or education (up to 300 words);
- Fill out the DC Green application;