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