Trenton Climate Corps

Trenton Climate Corps

Trenton Climate Corps is a program for training participants in climate resilience and green infrastructure skills with the goal of creating a network of environmental stewards with the skills to improve Trenton for current and future generations. The projects for the service term require the ability to work independently, problem solve, and evaluate situations and adjust accordingly.

Projects outside require physical labor and are related to urban agriculture, community forestry, and stormwater management. Successful candidates will have the chance to complete certifications, have access to Isles financial and personal development programs, and learn different skills in the many sustainability related fields. With support from Climate Corps staff, the positions support the larger Climate Corps crew.

This position will be full-time through approximately November, or once service members complete the 675 hour commitment. We seek a collaborative and supportive candidate who has a proven track record of working with and motivating urban youth, and who is well connected in the Trenton community. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to join a dynamic and highly accomplished team at one of the most innovative and successful nonprofit organizations in the region.

The position requires strong organizational and leadership skills, and exceptional skill at motivating others. Founded in in 1981, Isles, Inc. is a community development and environmental non-profit. We prepare youth and adults for work and life through an alternative school, green job training center, and environmental education.

We offer innovative financial services, loans, and social enterprises to empower individuals and families to build their financial capacity. We tackle environmental hazards, support community and school gardens, create safe, thriving spaces to reduce violence, and pilot clean energy projects. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : • Developing and implementing climate resilience/green infrastructure projects such as tree planting, rain gardens, water catchment projects, and native/pollinator plantings • Support food access efforts and community gardens by basic maintenance and creating a community composting system • Support beautification projects including vacant lots, park and streetscape clean-up, and improvement • Create community education material and host tabling events • Using sustainability projects to develop employability and life skills • Role modeling leadership and collaboration and acting as a mentor for urban youth • Providing first-line counseling and on-site training • Working collaboratively with other staff • Effectively balancing priorities and keeping the lines of communication open • Demonstrating behaviors in concert with Isles' mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Education , Environment , Community Outreach , Public Safety , Neighborhood Revitalization , Hunger , Health .

Skills :

Writing/Editing , Leadership , Team Work , General Skills , Education , Communications , Conflict Resolution , Environment , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Trade/Construction , Community Organization .