Climate Corps Coordinator: September 2022

Major Projects:

  • RFA for Climate Corps closed. Recruited and prepped 3 volunteer peer reviews, coordinated review process. 
  • Presented at the Sep 14 Maine Climate Council meeting to share an update on Maine Climate Corps progress
  • Planned and hosted Climate Corps Policy Breakfast with CEO of AmeriCorps, Michael Smith, his staff, and representatives of state government, NGOs, and AmeriCorps programs. 
  • Attended and supported additional CEO visit events
  • Met with contacts in local government, state government, Maine organizations, and national service programs. 
  • Met with potential grantees for Climate Corps and AmeriCorps grants
  • Attended virtual working group meeting for State employees regarding Justice40 Executive Order. 
  • Attended Maine Emergency Preparedness Conference
  • Attended Island Institute Climate Symposium
  • Attended VOISE strategic partner virtual meeting (Voluntary Organizations/FEMA)

Ongoing:

  • Attended staff meetings
  • Attended ASC Climate Corps workgroup
  • Attended DOE stand-up meeting
  • Attended Research and Evaluation Task Force Meeting
  • Attended Partnership for Civilian Climate Corps implementation workgroup

Upcoming Project Focus:

  • Manage grant review for Climate Corps RFA
  • Outreach and engagement to generate interest in AmeriCorps Operational grants in alignment with Climate Corps priorities. 
  • Staff Commission booth at the Maine Municipal Association Conference to promote Maine Service Fellows
  • Attend virtual Resilient Nation Partnership Network Seminar
  • Continuing to meet and have calls with representatives of Maine organizations, national service, state government, etc.