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Must be able to make a commitment to complete 11 months of service. <br />B. Travel <br />1. Some positions may require driving, a valid driver's license, and passing a driving record check administered <br />by the MPCA. <br />2. Some positions may require access to a personal vehicle for transportation and travel. <br />C. Qualifications/skills <br />1. Education <br />A two-year Associate of Arts degree or completion of sophomore year in a four-year college program is <br />required. A four-year college degree with a major or significant course work related to environmental <br />protection, energy conservation and efficiency, urban planning, or other relevant aspect of the Minnesota <br />GreenCorps Program is preferred. <br />2. Work skills <br />a. Effective communication, presentation, and writing skills <br />b. Ability to build and maintain relationships <br />1) Motivate others <br />2) Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments <br />3) Work both independently and with others <br />4) Work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds <br />c. Ability to take the initiative in work assignments, organize them, and complete them <br />d. Ability to research and organize information <br />e. Functional computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet, database <br />3. In teres t/comm i tm en t <br />Demonstrated interest and experience in environmental and sustainability issues, including energy and water <br />conservation, air quality, urban planning, local foods, active transportation, environmental education, and a <br />commitment to community and Minnesota GreenCorps service. <br />D. Physical requirements <br />Some positions may require the ability to perform fieldwork, sometimes in adverse weather, traversing rough <br />terrain, and occasionally moving equipment. <br />E. Performance requirements and expectations <br />1. Travel to the Twin Cities for orientation (September 2017). Travel expenses will be paid/reimbursed by <br />Minnesota GreenCorps. <br />2. Travel to attend four quarterly trainings. Travel expenses will be paid/reimbursed by Minnesota GreenCorps. <br />3. Submit an online timesheet to report service hours once every two weeks. <br />4. Submit quarterly and final project progress reports. <br />5. Complete 1,700 hours. <br />While Minnesota GreenCorps members will be selected for placement based on their qualifications and <br />commitment to service, host sites must understand that members are not necessarily bringing highly <br />specialized skills to their position. The members are participating in the Minnesota GreenCorps program in <br />order to give back to their communities and gain valuable skills and experience in the environmental field. Host <br />sites will often need to invest time in on-the-job training for the members. <br />V. Responsibilities of the MPCA <br />The MPCA, acting through the Minnesota GreenCorps Program Coordinator, supporting staff, and management, is <br />responsible for providing oversight to the Minnesota GreenCorps Program on a statewide level, including member <br />management, site management, and compliance with all AmeriCorps regulations. The Minnesota GreenCorps Program <br />Coordinator is an employee of the MPCA. <br />A. Member selection process <br />Interviewing: The MPCA will accept and screen all applications for Member positions. The MPCA will sort and <br />review applications, and select candidates for interviews. <br />Page 25 of 34 I February 2019 1 p-mgc2-03 <br />