2025 Climate Ready Corps
The Commission is eager to address the impacts of climate change and related policies on vulnerable populations and communities through its Climate Ready VISTA Corps!
Climate Ready Hawaiʻi VISTA Cohort
As climate change exacerbates weather patterns and extreme weather events, it is important to equip those who do not have the resources to recover and thrive as a result of even relatively “minor” disasters and impacts, particularly vulnerable low-income and ALICE communities. At present, no coordinated statewide effort exists to identify and address the impacts of climate change and related policies on vulnerable populations and communities. The Commission is eager to address this issue through its Climate Ready Hawaiʻi VISTA Corps.
Through a grant from Americorps, AmeriCorps VISTA members will be in key offices at the state and county level to address climate readiness and equity issues statewide that will help our most vulnerable communities thrive and be resilient in the face of climate change induced events and impacts. The program will integrate the climate change work through data collection, outreach, education, and information dissemination. All VISTA members will also work together on projects that transcend departments and offices, under the direction of the Climate Change Commission’s staff.
Stay tuned for more updates to learn more about the work that is being done by this year’s Climate Ready Hawaiʻi VISTA Cohort as well as new positions as we all work together towards a more Climate Ready Hawaiʻi! The Climate Ready VISTA Cohort is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 service term!
Applications for our 2025 cohort are open
Due to a federal order placing AmeriCorps staff on administrative leave, the future of the Climate Ready VISTA Cohort is unclear. We will still be soliciting applications in the meantime and will update candidates on the future of the roles as information is available.
If you still wish to apply, please send your resume and the position or positions you would like to be considered for to [email protected]
The Clean Energy Affordability VISTA will work with the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to make a tangible impact lowering energy bills and promoting green energy across Hawaii’s underserved communities.
The Energy Communications VISTA will support the Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) in achieving Hawaii’s energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy resilience, affordability, and transportation goals by working on critical communications and outreach materials.
The VISTA will assist Hawaii Emergency Management Agency in the development, facilitation, and communication of various components of state mitigation and recovery to climate shocks.
The Sea Level Rise VISTA will support the Office of Conservation and Coastal lands with sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation actions by helping develop reports, communication materials and GIS story maps.
The Climate Communications VISTA will work with the UH Better Tomorrow Speaker Series to organize public events, workshops, and briefings on issues related to the economy and environment.
