Climate Corps Planner

Major projects completed

  • Finished interviews of Climate Corps stakeholders
  • Completed an index model with which to rate potential programs
  • Completed the first draft of the Maine Climate Corps Report
  • Attended and presented at the Community Resilience Climate Council Working Group
  • Completed a list on stakeholders to invite to a Think Tank on December 13th
  • Sent first draft of report to attendees
  • Completed edits from Research and Evaluation Task Force and select editors
  • Planned December 13th Think Tank
  • Attended Research and Evaluation Task Force.

Issues to be aware of

  • There is a significant amount of editing to be done as the projects are finalized, but the Think Tank should provide some clarity on the direction where
  • There is a lack of Public Health input due to COVID-19, and a lack of transportation-related projects that are relevant to more rural areas. These issues will be a focus of the Think Tank on December 13th.

Major focus of effort in the next month

  • Execute December 13th Think Tank
  • Compile and review feedback from Think Tank
  • Complete additional research per Think Tank requests
  • Collaborate with Conservation Corps and Maine Energy AmeriCorps Program
  • Make recommendations for Climate Corps Coordinator position
  • Finalize Maine Climate Corps Report
  • Collaborate with Communications Officer and Executive Director to publish Report to the Legislature
  • Continue brainstorming and planning climate corps programs
  • Continue working with organizations to establish administrative leaders of Climate Corps branches

Prepared by Climate Corps Planner Kate Klibansky