Program Officer, Special Initiatives

Program Officer, Special Initiatives: Climate Corps Network & Maine Service Fellows

Major Projects:

  • Met with host site supervisors to finalize/finesse position descriptions and work plans for MSF host sites
  • Update recruitment websites with MSF positions including LinkedIn, Handshake, Indeed, and the website
  • Conducted screening interviews for Maine Service Fellows Attended NOAA CRRC
  • Resilient Maine monthly steering committee meeting
  • Attended MOCA all staff meeting
  • Researched and applied for recruitment opportunities/job fairs.
  • Met with Environmental compliance for NOAA grant to confirm MSF activities were in alignment
  • Met with DOE Green Schools and RSU1 about collaborative opportunities

Issues to be aware of:

  • Federal funding for NOAA grant and impact on Maine Service Fellows
  • Challenges in recruiting for MSF

Major focus of effort in new month/ongoing:

  • Recruit Maine Service Fellows for approved host sites
  • Support Maine Service Fellows: reviewed timesheets, reports, and met with Fellows
  • Identify non federal funding opportunities
  • Collaborating with National Governor’s Association and the Green Learning Cohort on Service to Career Pathways and training opportunities
  • Hiring for the Volunteer Services Coordinator position