Are you or someone you know interested in supporting climate action and exploring a future in Michigan’s growing clean transportation?
We are excited to announce that TRU has an open MI Healthy Climate (MHC) Corps position for 2024! This is a full-time compensated service position from March-November.
update 3/2/24 – position filled
As a member of the MHC Corps, you will provide:
- Provide meaningful support engaging and educating people throughout Wayne County about the value of transit and how to help improve it;
- Help us stay connected to federal and state resources available to support our climate efforts; and
- Participate in professional development training to sharpen your skills for the long haul.
The MI Healthy Climate Corps program was established by the MI Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) as an innovative approach to advance the goals of Governor Whitmer’s MI Healthy Climate Plan; and will be administered by the . TRU is one of thirty sites statewide hosting Climate Corps members.
We encourage all those who are interested to apply, especially individuals from historically underserved communities and those on the frontline of climate impacts. Individuals must be 18 years old to serve; no degree or formal work experience is required.
Note – Applications are due January 21. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.MiHealthyClimateCorps.org/become-a-member.
MHC Corps Member Role and Responsibilities
Expanding public transit is critical to minimizing the climate crisis but Michigan’s largest county still lacks countywide transit, which results in more driving, more climate pollution, and fewer opportunities for thousands of people. Help Transportation Riders United to change that by lifting up the critical need for improved public transit! You’ll make the case for public transit and engage people and organizations throughout Wayne County to improve and expand transit.
- Educate people in Wayne County and beyond about the benefits of public transit, what transportation options exist, and how to utilize them.
- Engage with transit riders and other community members to understand their mobility experiences and needs and invite them to get involved in transportation planning.
- Grow the TRU Wayne County Volunteer Committee, educate them about who makes critical transit decisions, and explore together how barriers to widespread transit ridership can be overcome.
- Connect transit riders and other concerned residents, especially from impacted communities, with opportunities to have their voices heard and be part of local, regional, and state transportation planning.