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MI Healthy Climate Corps members gather for a group photo with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, who addressed the MI Healthy Climate Conference on Thursday, May 16.
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Become a member

Corps members will:

  • Provide meaningful capacity support for aligned climate projects in government and nonprofit organizations across the state.
  • Serve as ambassadors of federal and state resources and be available to support partner organizations' climate efforts.
  • Participate in fellowship building and training, as well as professional experiences to develop their skills for the long haul.

Explore open positions

Below you will find the 32 placement opportunities for the second cohort. Applications for members are open from August 19, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. September 8, 2024, unless noted otherwise.

Each opportunity includes title, host organization, and location. If you click “Apply Now” you will be directed to the application portal and can see more information about the position’s role and activities.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email arcari@cedamichigan.org.

School Climate Action Liaison

Extended Application Deadline! Apply by 9/17.

Host site: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Environmental Support Division

Location: Lansing, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for School Climate Action Liaison

Environmental Justice Fellow

Extended Application Deadline! Apply by 9/17.

Host site: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate

Location: Lansing, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for Environmental Justice Coordinator

Restoration Ecology Fellow

Host site: Calvin University, Plaster Creek Stewards

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (On-site)

Apply for Restoration Ecology Fellow

Sustainable Solutions Fellow

Host site: City of Eastpointe

Location: Eastpointe, MI (On-site)

Apply for Sustainable Solutions Manager

Community Energy Coordinator

Host site: City of Grand Rapids

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (On-site)

Apply for Community Energy Coordinator

Community Sustainability Liaison

Host site: City of Kalamazoo

Location: Kalamazoo, MI (On-site)

Apply for Community Sustainability Liaison

Sustainable Housing Specialist

Host site: Community Housing Network

Location: Troy, MI (On-site)

Apply for Sustainable Housing Specialist

Climate Adaptation Coordinator

Host site: County of Marquette

Location: Marquette, MI (On-site)

Apply for Climate Adaptation Coordinator

Building Data Analyst

Host site: Detroit 2030 District

Location: Detroit, MI (On-site)

Apply for Building Data Analyst

Just Transitions Fellow

Host site: Detroit Action

Location: Detroit, MI (On-site)

Apply for Just Transitions Fellow

Climate Equity Project Coordinator

Host site: Eastside Community Network

Location: Detroit, MI (On-site)

Apply to Climate Equity Project Coordinator

Climate Action Planner

Host site: Grand Valley Metro Council

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (On-site)

Apply for Climate Action Planner

Clean Energy Community Organizer

Host site: Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities

Location: Traverse City, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for Clean Energy Community Organizer

Sustainability Project Coordinator

Host site: Ingham County

Location: Lansing, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for Sustainability Project Coordinator

Environmental Technician

Host site: Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, MI (On-site)

Apply for Environmental Technician

Climate Strategy Fellow

Host site: Let's Grow Michigan

Location: Lansing, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for Climate Strategy Fellow

Sustainability Associate

Host site: Macomb County Planning and Economic Development

Location: Macomb, MI (On-site)

Apply for Sustainability Associate

MassTimber@MSU Outreach Specialist

Host site: MassTimber@MSU - Michigan State University

Location: East Lansing, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for MassTimber@MSU Outreach Specialist

Climate and Energy Jobs Fellow

Host site: Michigan AFL CIO Workforce Development Institute

Location: Lansing, MI (On-site)

Apply for Climate and Energy Jobs Fellow

Regenerative Agriculture Fellow

Host site: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)

Location: Eaton Rapids, MI (On-site)

Apply for Regenerative Agriculture Program Manager

Climate Initiative Program Coordinator

Host site: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Office of Climate and Energy

Location: Lansing, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for Climate Initiative Program Coordinator

Community Resiliency Fellow

Host site: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity - Community & Worker Economic Transition Office

Location: Lansing, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for Community Resiliency Fellow

Climate Research and Communications Specialist

Host site: Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Office of Public Lands

Location: Lansing, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for Climate Research and Communications Specialist

Clean Energy Analyst

Host site: Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Location: Lansing, MI (On-site)

Apply for Clean Energy Analyst

Upper Peninsula Clean Energy Organizer

Host site: Michigan Environmental Council

Location: Marquette, MI (On-site)

Apply for Upper Peninsula Clean Energy Organizer

Climate Readiness Fellow

Host site: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity - Office of Rural Prosperity

Location: Traverse City, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for Climate Readiness Fellow

Good Food Fellow

Host site: Michigan Sustainable Business Forum 

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Teleservice)

Apply for Sustainable Business Specialist

Climate Action Coordinator

Host site: Northern Michigan University

Location: Marquette, MI (On-site)

Apply for Climate Action Coordinator

Climate Cycle Specialist

Host site: SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers

Location: Traverse City, MI (On-site)

Apply for Climate Cycle Specialist

Climate & Energy Technician

Host site: Superior Watershed Partnership

Location: Marquette, MI (On-site)

Climate and Energy Technician

Climate Resilience Engagement Specialist

Host site: Washtenaw County Resilience Office

Location: Washtenaw County, MI (On-site)

Apply for Climate Resilience Engagement Specialist

Project Coordinator

Host site: Wayne County - Sustainability & Innovation

Location: Wayne, MI (On-site)

Apply for Project Coordinator

Member benefits:

MHC Corps members receive several benefits by participating in and finishing the November 2024 - October 2025 program. Some benefits stem from being part of the AmeriCorps program and others because they are members of the MHC Corps program, specifically. 

Jessica Austin, Michigan Healthy Climate Corps member

Chad Oberdoerster, Michigan Heathy Climate Corps member

Becca Serrano, Michigan Healthy Climate Corps member

Get involved!

By stepping up to serve, you can support real climate action and explore a future in Michigan’s growing climate and energy economy. The MHC Corps program will support your success with training, connections to leaders in the field, and a supportive network. 

We especially encourage individuals from historically underserved communities and those on the frontline of climate impacts to consider applying. Individuals need to be 18 years old to serve, and no degree or formal work experience is required.