Lucy Martin, Program Officer, Special Initiatives
Major Projects:
- Met with host site supervisors and decided to shift to a mid-May/ mid-June start for the upcoming cohort
- Update recruitment websites with MSF positions including LinkedIn, Handshake, Indeed, and the website
- Finalized selection for Volunteer Services Coordinator position
- Met with Gianluca for mid-year evaluation of MSF service term
- Hosted virtual Climate Corps Network meeting
- Attended NOAA CRRC Resilient Maine 1st quarterly meeting
- Researched and applied for recruitment opportunities/job fairs
- Began onboarding process for James Fagan to continue service with Dover-Foxcroft for a second term
- Met with the full Commission Board and passed policy on background checks for Fellows that renew their service term
- Updated host site supervisor and member handbooks and orientation decks
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.
- Collaborating with National Governor’s Association and the Green Employer’s Cohort on Service to Career Pathways and training opportunities
- National Day of Service at the Hall of Flags and recruitment opportunities at the Maine Sustainability and Water Conference
- Utilizing the Green Employer Learning Cohort funding for training opportunities for the Climate Corps Network