Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)
MHC Fellows - City of Inkster
Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), Inkster, Michigan, United States, 48141
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 Inkster is a majority‑Black community in Southeast Michigan with a long history of resilience and commitment to equity. Inkster is working to modernize its capital improvement plan, reduce energy costs, expand green infrastructure, and connect residents to new opportunities in the clean energy economy. By hosting a MHC Fellow, Inkster will advance its climate and workforce goals while ensuring residents are actively engaged in shaping a more sustainable future.
MHC Fellow Role and Responsibilities
Conduct a baseline energy and infrastructure assessment of at least 5 municipal buildings.
Assist in updating the City's Capital Improvement Plan to incorporate at least three climate‑focused adjustments.
Develop recommendations for solar installations, EV charging stations, and stormwater management improvements.
Build partnerships with unions, workforce boards, and educational institutions to create training pipelines.
Connect at least 50 residents to green training opportunities, enroll 25 in certification or pre‑apprenticeship programs, and support job placement for at least 10 residents.
Establish at least two formal partnership agreements with training providers to sustain workforce pipelines.
Lead at least three community engagement forums reaching 100+ residents.
Develop a communications toolkit for ongoing outreach.
Serve as a liaison between city government, residents, and regional partners to advance Inkster's sustainability goals.
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 (refer to calendar attachment).
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 serve in a
Hybrid
capacity; 2 days remote (Monday and Friday) and 3 days on‑site (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) per week.
Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Site Location 26215 Trowbridge St, Inkster, MI 48141
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About the Host Partner The City of Inkster is a majority‑Black community in Southeast Michigan with a long history of resilience and commitment to equity. Inkster is working to modernize its capital improvement plan, reduce energy costs, expand green infrastructure, and connect residents to new opportunities in the clean energy economy. By hosting a MHC Fellow, Inkster will advance its climate and workforce goals while ensuring residents are actively engaged in shaping a more sustainable future.
MHC Fellow Role and Responsibilities
Conduct a baseline energy and infrastructure assessment of at least 5 municipal buildings.
Assist in updating the City's Capital Improvement Plan to incorporate at least three climate‑focused adjustments.
Develop recommendations for solar installations, EV charging stations, and stormwater management improvements.
Build partnerships with unions, workforce boards, and educational institutions to create training pipelines.
Connect at least 50 residents to green training opportunities, enroll 25 in certification or pre‑apprenticeship programs, and support job placement for at least 10 residents.
Establish at least two formal partnership agreements with training providers to sustain workforce pipelines.
Lead at least three community engagement forums reaching 100+ residents.
Develop a communications toolkit for ongoing outreach.
Serve as a liaison between city government, residents, and regional partners to advance Inkster's sustainability goals.
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 (refer to calendar attachment).
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 serve in a
Hybrid
capacity; 2 days remote (Monday and Friday) and 3 days on‑site (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) per week.
Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Site Location 26215 Trowbridge St, Inkster, MI 48141
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