Environment
Across Minnesota, we are experiencing higher temperatures, more extreme weather, flooding, and changes in our ecosystem. These climate changes are a result of increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
In the Twin Cities, annual average temperatures increased by 3.2°F from 1951 to 2020, which was faster than both the national and global rates of increase.
These changes in Minnesota’s climate have serious consequences for human health and well-being. AmeriCorps members serving in Climate Impact Corps, use evidence-based strategies to help communities mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Climate Impact Corps
Climate Impact Project Coordinators make an extraordinary difference through community engagement, data collection and project coordination. Members are placed at Minnesota nonprofits and public agencies that have a mission to preserve and protect our environment.
As a Climate Impact Project Coordinator, you will:
Receive training, professional development, and ongoing support from staff
Facilitate outreach and education by sharing your experience
Support projects such as:
Planting and inventorying trees
Designing and managing gravel bed tree nurseries
Conducting virtual and on-site solar opportunity assessments
Leading environmental education events
Organizing sustainability projects
While you’re making a difference, you’ll receive a paycheck every two weeks and qualify for tuition assistance, federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment, and more!
This is an AmeriCorps service member position with the AmeriCorps program Climate Impact Corps. Members will serve one term of service in full-time or part-time capacity (40 or 25 hours per week). View the position description to learn more.
Have questions? Email us at join@ampact.us.
2023-24 Impact
Following the Minnesota Climate Action Framework, Project Coordinators focus on expanding tree canopy, lowering household energy burdens, and building climate-resilient communities.
62k+
Trees managed
120+
Home energy audits completed
1,000+
Volunteers mobilized
Locations
Whether in Bloomington or Two Harbors, Climate Impact Corps members will make an impact across the state this year! Browse our site partnerships by city to find an opportunity near you. New options are being added regularly, so be sure to check back frequently!
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Douglas County Parks
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City of Austin Parks, Rec & Forestry/Hormel Nature Center
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City of Bemidji
Conservation Minnesota - Bemidji
MN Valley Chapter of Izaak Walton League
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City of Bloomington
MN Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League's Green Crew Program
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U of M Extension Central RSDP
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Saint John’s University
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U of M Extension Northwest RSDP
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City of Crystal
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MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, Inc
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Conservation Minnesota - Duluth
Institute on the Environment at the U of M - Duluth
U of M Extension Northeast RSDP
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City of Eagan
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City of Eagle Lake
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City of Eden Prairie
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City of Edina
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City of Ely
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River Bend Nature Center
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Land Access Alliance
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City of Fridley
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City of Hackensack
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Ney Nature Center
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City of Lake Crystal
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City of Lakeville
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City of Le Sueur
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Project Food Forest
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Dodge County Environmental Services
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City of Maplewood
Ramsey County Parks and Rec - Soil and Water Conservation Division
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United Community Action Partnership - Marshall
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City of Minneapolis Health - Sustainability, Health Homes & Environment
Great Plains Institute
Great Plains Institute - Renewable Energy
Hennepin County Climate
Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness
Project Sweetie Pie
Sustainable Resources Center
Vibrant and Safe Downtown
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City of Minnetonka
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City of Minnetrista
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City of Moorhead Public Works
Conservation Minnesota - Moorhead
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Washington Conservation District
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Conservation Minnesota - Rochester
Rochester Parks and Recreation
U of M Extension Southeast RSDP
University of Minnesota - Rochester
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City of Roseville
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Conservation Minnesota - Saint Cloud
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College of Saint Benedict
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City of St. Louis Park
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Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington County
Creative Enterprise Zone
Friends of the Mississippi River
Frogtown Green
Greater East Side/District 23 Community Council
Hamline Midway Coalition
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Forestry
Mississippi Park Connection
MN Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League
St. Anthony Park Community Council
State of Minnesota: Department of Commerce
Tree Trust
Urban Roots MN
Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi
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City of Saint Peter
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Southwest Regional Development Commission
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City of South St. Paul
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Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District
Superior Hiking Trail Association
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Wabasha Soil and Water Conservation District
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City of West Saint Paul
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U of M Extension Southwest RSDP
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City of Winona
Conservation Minnesota - Winona
Riverway Learning Community District #4064
Member Benefits
Stipend Every Two Weeks
Full-time members (40 hrs/week) are paid a stipend of $1,100 every two weeks during their term of service.
Part-time members (25 hrs/weeks) are paid a stipend of $650 every two weeks during their term of service.
This stipend is taxed as income, and members complete a W-4.
Education Award
Members who successfully complete their terms of service will receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $7,395. Awarded at the end of your service term, it can be used to pay educational costs at eligible post-secondary institutions or to repay qualified student loans.
The award has a seven-year expiration period and is considered taxable income in the year that it is used.
Members who are 55 or older at the start of their service have an additional option. They may choose to transfer the education award to their child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild or foster child. The recipient of a transferred award has 10 years to use it, beginning on the date the member earned the award.
Federal Student Loan Forbearance
If a member is making payments to a federally-backed education loan, payments can be put into forbearance during their service. Upon successful completion of the program, the accrued interest will be paid by the National Service Trust. Learn more about loan forbearance under the FAQs on the AmeriCorps website.
Health Insurance
Members are eligible to enroll in health insurance, with 100% of the premium paid. The plan is managed through Cigna and includes medical coverage for individual members. It does not cover dependents.
For greatest savings under this plan, members are encouraged to use in-network healthcare providers. Search the Cigna website (using the plan option “Open Access Plus, OA Plus, Choice Fund OA Plus”) to find providers in the network.
Child Care Assistance
Members may qualify to receive child-care assistance through a program administered by GAP Solutions, Inc. In order to be eligible for the assistance program, members must meet income requirements. To learn more about how to apply, please see our guide. You can also visit the GAP AmeriCorps website for additional details, frequently asked questions and the rules and regulations of the program.
Climate Impact Corps Stories
Partner with Us.
Our evidence-based programs are nationally recognized and fueled by research from the National Science & Service Collaborative. We deliver the people power to provide individualized support in your community and a system that is focused on outcomes. When we team up together, our communities win!
Thank you to our Climate Impact Corps Program Partners
Forestry initiatives within Climate Impact Corps are funded in part by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
Ready to take positive action?
Serve as an AmeriCorps member.