Green Iowa AmeriCorps

Green Iowa AmeriCorps is Iowa's leader in boots-on-the-ground energy and environmental services. GIA is headquartered at the University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy & Environmental Education, and maintains 20+ sites throughout Iowa. A list of our partner agencies and host sites can be found HERE.

APPLY NOW to serve with our Environmental National Service Program!

OUR SERVICES

ENERGY & COMMUNITY - The Energy & Community branch helps Iowans (homeowners, tenants and community members) become more energy efficient through residential weatherization, energy education, and community outreach services. Energy & Community uses a team-based approach to provide residential weatherization services as well as energy education and energy-related community outreach efforts. As of 2016, all labor and materials are FREE to any individuals who qualify for a home weatherization after testing for too much air infiltration during a Home Energy Audit. Interested in learning more about the Energy & Community branch? Download the Energy & Community track description HERE. Interested in serving as an Energy & Community member? Download the position description for Energy & Community HERE. Energy & Community on Facebook
SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS - The Sustainable Schools branch serves as a resource and catalyst for Iowa school districts, solid waste agencies, and higher education institutions to build a more energized and sustainable future. Sustainable Schools members serve as sustainability coordinators and work to reduce district-wide energy costs and assist teachers and staff in implementing environmental project-based learning initiatives. Interested in learning more about the Sustainable Schools branch? Download the Sustainable Schools track description HERE. Interested in serving as a Sustainability Coordinator with our program? Download the position description for Sustainable Schools HERE. Sustainable Schools on Facebook
LAND & WATER STEWARDS - The Land and Water Stewards branch is dedicated to restoration and conservation of Iowa's native habitats and natural resources. Members are focused on conserving and restoring Iowa's lost ecosystems and water quality by serving directly at our different host sites. Interested in learning more about Land & Water Stewards? Download the Land & Water track description HERE. Interested in serving as a Land & Water Steward? Download the position description for Land & Water Stewards HERE. Land & Water Stewards on Facebook

Green Iowa Partners

Clarissa Klostermann (she/her)

VISTA Program Coordinator

Clarissa oversees the Community Food Security in Iowa VISTA Project at the UNI-CEEE and the project's sub-sites. She has been involved in food accessibility efforts in Iowa since 2017. Clarissa also co-chairs the Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network.

At the CEEE: UNI Local Food / Community Food Security VISTA Project
On Facebook: Community Food Security VISTA Project in Iowa / Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network
On Instagram: Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network

clarissa.klostermann@uni.edu / (319) 273-2626
Ashley Craft

Green Iowa AmeriCorps Program Director

Ashley is program director of the CEEE's flagship AmeriCorps program, Green Iowa AmeriCorps. The program operates in 20+ locations throughout the state and provides Iowans with the tools to become more energy efficient and environmentally conscious.

AT THE CEEE: Green Iowa AmeriCorps
ON FACEBOOK: Energy & Community / Sustainable Schools / Land & Water Stewards
ON INSTAGRAM: Energy & Community / Sustainable Schools / Land & Water Stewards

greeniowadirector@gmail.com / (319) 273-7273
Leah Baethke

Green Iowa AmeriCorps Program Manager

Leah oversees the Land & Water Stewards branch of Green Iowa AmeriCorps and helps to recruit new members and host sites to the Green Iowa AmeriCorps program.

lbaethke@uni.edu / (319) 273-7194
Carmen Finken

Green Iowa AmeriCorps Program Manager

Carmen oversees the Sustainable Schools branch of Green Iowa AmeriCorps and helps to recruit new members and host sites to the Green Iowa AmeriCorps program.

AT THE CEEE: Green Iowa AmeriCorps
ON FACEBOOK: Sustainable Schools
ON INSTAGRAM: Sustainable Schools

finkenc@uni.edu / (319) 273-7194
Shawn Fluckey

Green Iowa AmeriCorps Program Manager

Shawn oversees the Energy & Community branch of Green Iowa AmeriCorps and helps to recruit new members and host sites to the Green Iowa AmeriCorps program.

sfluckey@uni.edu / (319) 273-7273
Brandy Case Haub

Green Iowa AmeriCorps Member Support Coordinator

Brandy serves as the Member Support Coordinator for Green Iowa AmeriCorps, ensuring that our National Service members are engaged in a successful and meaningful service term.

brandy.casehaub@uni.edu