MI Healthy Climate Fellows:
Join the MI Healthy Climate Fellows (MHC Fellows) and make a lasting impact on Michigan's carbon-neutral future! The MHC Fellows program accelerates Michigan's climate action through capacity building and leadership development. Fellows serve across the state to advance the MI Healthy Climate Plan's (MHCP) goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan, unveiled by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in April 2022, aims to avert the worst impacts of the climate crisis; create good-paying jobs; position Michigan as a climate action leader; and build a healthier and more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable Michigan for all Michiganders. ** __**

About the Host Partner: ** __**The City of Detroit's Office of Sustainability works to improve residents' quality of life, ensure equitable access to resources, and build resilience against climate impacts. Our mission is to reduce emissions, expand clean energy, divert waste from landfills, and promote environmental justice. We serve Detroit's 670,000 residents with a focus on historically underserved communities, centering equity, economic opportunity, and public health.

MHC Fellow Role and Responsibilities

● Support the City's waste reduction and diversion initiatives, including tracking progress toward landfill diversion goals.

● Track and organize waste diversion data to monitor progress toward landfill reduction goals.

● Support coordination with DPW and other partners on waste diversion initiatives and events.

● Conduct research on best practices in zero waste and circular economy strategies.

● Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and communication materials on waste reduction outcomes.

● Help develop diversion program materials including diversion calculator and manage application tracking for the new sustainability mini-grant program.

● Assist with the launch and administration of the Office's new mini-grant program to support neighborhood-based sustainability projects.

● Provide administrative support to the Office of Sustainability, including scheduling, data entry, social media, and project coordination.

● Coordinate and participate in community engagement efforts such as neighborhood events, workshops, and resident outreach.

● Empower the community to access climate resources by planning meetings, educational programs, and/or other activities to consistently share information.

● Participate in MHC Fellows development shared learning and collaboration activities including four MHC Fellow in-person convenings and, MHC Fellows monthly virtual trainings (will be provided by program staff).

● Fellows will host a community input session with their host site to collect community feedback and advance the goals of the MI Healthy Climate Plan.

**Position Type: Hybrid **

MHC Fellows can expect to report to service both In-person (4 days/ week) and remote (1 day/week).

Standard operating hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm, ****plus some evening and weekend hours for community events

Site Location: 2 Woodward Ave Suite 646, Detroit, MI 48226