We need the diverse talents, influence, and knowledge of the entire South Bend community to respond appropriately to the climate emergency.
The City of South Bend’s Office of Sustainability is recruiting a new cohort of Climate Action Ambassadors. Ambassadors will seek feedback from community members on draft climate action strategies as we update South Bend’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) this year.
The City is offering professional development trainings and a $1,000 participation stipend. Estimated time commitment is no more than 40 hours over a 6-month period. The deadline to apply is Earth Day, April 22, 2024
- Cohort size: 5 Climate Action Ambassadors will be selected for 2024
- Time Commitment: 4-10 hours per month; max 40 hours combined
- Compensation: Each ambassador receives a $1,000 stipend for participating
- Meeting Format: Online and in-person
- Schedule: May 2024 – October 2024
Some of our wonderful 2023 Climate Action Ambassadors!
In 2023, 15 Climate Action Ambassadors hosted one-hour events to assist small groups of participants in filling out a climate action survey and facilitated emergent conversations about climate change among residents.
Office of Sustainability | Department of Community Investment | City of South Bend