Community Resiliency AmeriCorps VISTA

Hawai‘i Green Growth (HGG) is a public-private partnership that catalyzes action across government, private sector and civil society to achieve Hawai‘i’s Aloha+ Challenge 2030 sustainability goals and serve as a model for integrated green growth. HGG is committed to building a more sustainable, resilient for Hawai‘i and island earth. As a network-based organization, HGG serves as the backbone organization for the Aloha+ Challenge.

The Aloha+ Challenge is a joint sustainability commitment led by Hawai‘i’s Governor, four County Mayors, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, State Legislature and public-private partners across the state. This statewide framework outlines ambitious 2030 sustainability goals in the areas of clean energy, local food, natural resource management, solid waste, smart sustainable communities, and green education and workforce. The Aloha+ Challenge builds on Hawai‘i’s history of systems-thinking, indigenous knowledge, culture and values, and provides a framework to set priorities, catalyze action and track progress. Hawai‘i’s approach has been recognized nationally and internationally as model that can be scaled to support the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Position Summary

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position offered in partnership with Kupu Hawai‘i through the Community Resiliency VISTA Program to develop resilient and sustainable communities through mentorship, service and empowering work opportunities. Through this program, the full-time AmeriCorps VISTA position with Hawai‘i Green Growth will be part of a youth cohort placed with other sustainability organizations across Hawai‘i. Learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA at: www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista 

This is a full-time internship position that will support Hawai‘i Green Growth in statewide coordination and stewardship of the Aloha+ Challenge sustainability commitment, partner network operations and administration, communications and strategic initiatives to advance action on Hawai‘i’s 2030 goals.

This position will have significant work experience through hands-on experiential learning, providing an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility quickly and engage with a diverse network of local, national and international partners. In addition, Hawai‘i Green Growth and Kupu Hawai‘i are committed to individual mentorship and professional development.

 This year-long position begins May 1, 2017 and is based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

 Major Responsibilities

Partnership Operations: Support coordination, administration and communication with Hawai‘i Green Growth’s diverse statewide network.

• Correspond with partners regarding joint priorities, initiatives and meetings
• Schedule team, partner and stakeholder meetings
• Maintain key master documents, organizational systems and support monthly administration
• Build relevant tools and resources to support the partnership’s capacity
• Support relevant writing, reporting and research

Meetings & Event Planning: Coordination, preparation and follow-up for partnership meetings and strategic events (e.g. retreats, working group and committee meetings, network events, conferences).

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, including logistics, invitations and RSVPs
• Prepare materials, including presentations, meeting summaries, and other documents
• Attend and provide support at meetings
• Assist with timely follow-up and action items

Communications & Outreach:

• Update social media with relevant local, national and international sustainability news
• Support website updates, maintenance and content development
• Coordinate and update communications materials, photos and relevant databases
• Support photography, video and other media projects
• Work with team on media and communications around high-level events and initiatives

Partner Engagement and Innovation:

• On-going communications with Aloha+ Challenge signatories, public-private partners and diverse network
• Support development of new initiatives and special projects
• Relevant research and outreach

Other duties as assigned

Eligibility for the AmeriCorps VISTA Program:

In order to be considered for hire, one must meet the following minimum requirements: 

• Available full time (40 hours/week)
• 18 years or older 
• US Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident 
• Not listed on the National Sex Offenders Public Registry

AmeriCorps Compensation and Benefits Package: 

• Living allowance (approx. $19,800 annually) 
• Education Award (approx. $5,000) 
• Child Care Benefits (approx. $400 per month per child) 
• AmeriCorps VISTA Health Benefits Program

Preferences 

It is preferred that the applicant has the following: 

• Strong attention to detail, organization, planning skills and personal accountability
• Interest in a collaborative and integrated approach to sustainability that supports environmental, social and economic prosperity
• Familiarity with Hawai‘i’s geography and communities, as well as a respect for Hawaiian language, culture and traditions
• Relevant education and/or work experience 
• Flexible in supporting other duties as assigned

Application Details

Please submit your resume and cover letter online by March 21, 2017 at 5:00pm:

Online: http://hawaiigreengrowth.catchthebest.com/apply/bfc9

Email: bfc9@app.catchthebest.com

The position start date will be May 1st, though the candidate will be selected by early to mid-April to begin enrollment in the AmeriCorps program.

If you have any questions about the position or online application process, please contact:

Breanna Rose, HGG Operations & Partnerships Manager

Email: breanna@hawaiigreengrowth.org

More Information

http://www.hawaiigreengrowth.org

www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista