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Global Green USA

Contact info

Heidi Jensen

(504) 525-2121
841 Carondelet St
New Orleans, LA 70130

Website: http://www.globalgreen.org

Services Offered


Organization Information

Neighborhoods Served:
• Holy Cross

Planning District:
1

Ward:
4, 9

Zip Codes:
70130

Council Representative:
N/A

State Representative:
N/A

Police Precinct:
7

President / Director:
Elizabeth Galante

Mission:

Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.

Global Green USA is committed to creating a green model for development and rebuilding for New Orleans through our four projects and programs: the Build it Back Green program, our Green Building Resource Center, the Green Schools program, and the Holy Cross Project. Through the Build it Back Green program, we disseminate information to homeowners on ways to rebuild in an energy efficient, healthy, and sustainable manner. Our Green Building Resource Center, at 841 Carondelet St., is a space for New Orleanians to gather all the information they need about green building. The Green Schools program not only retrofits schools in New Orleans with energy efficient and healthy measures, but it also promotes environmental education to the future of New Orleans. The Holy Cross Project, and its Visitor Center, is a green affordable housing community that strives to educate New Orleanians, the Gulf Coast, and the broader American public about the benefits of green building.

Current Priorities:

  • Housing
  • Public Education

Partners:

Holy Cross, Broadmoor



July 3rd 2010

UPDATE: Oil Spill Disaster Response VISTA: Global Green

Global Green – Oil Response VISTA (AmeriCorps)

This opportunity is a year-long volunteer commitment with a stipend.

Member Duties: The Oil Spill Response Intern will assist senior staff in coordinating Global Green’s regional and national efforts in response to the BP Gulf Oil Spill. Work may include PR writing, photography, grant writing, research, note taking, drafting and editing reports and policy documents, meeting attendance, site visits, and event coordination.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Relocation Allowance , Stipend, Training.

Terms: Requires full time service without outside commitments.

Service Areas: Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach, Disaster Relief, Education, Environment, Coastal Restoration

Qualifications: Good verbal, written, computer and telephone skills; interest in policy and environment. Experience working for a governmental or nonprofit org is a plus but not required.

Service Description: Global Green USA’s Oil Spill response is a multi-faceted effort to stave off economic and environmental damages and ensure a safer, greener future for our region and the nation. All Oil Spill VISTAs will be expected to spend time at the site to familiarize themselves with the problems, participate in cleanup activities when practicable, and document the damage to wetlands, wildlife and communities. The rest of the time will be spent collaborating with like-minded organizations to develop solutions and educate the public.

Program Start/End Date: 08/09/2010 through 08/08/2011

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education Level: High School Graduate minimum, though College Degree preferred

Age Requirement: Minimum 18 years of age, Maximum: None

Program Location: New Orleans, LA

Other requirements: Vehicle (Mileage reimbursements provided)

Accepting Applications: NOW through 7/30/2010

Qualified Applicants should email resume and cover letter to:

AmeriCorps VISTA Information: http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/vista.asp

Global Green USA: http://www.globalgreen.org

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June 29th 2010

FREE Green-It-Yourself Series - June 29th

Green- it-Yourself Series: June 29th

Summer is officially here and we know ya’ll are sweatin’ it out in the Big Easy.

This panel will discuss HVAC systems, fans and air-conditioning window units. It will give individuals tips on how to recognize energy efficient models and how to improve the efficiency of existing models. Most importantly guest speaker Mike Bowen of HumbleHG, LLC will discuss how to save money by installing the appropriate system for your home and or apartment.

Hosted by: Global Green’s Build It Back Green Program
Tuesday, June 29th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
At: Good Work Network
1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. NOLA

Build It Back Green events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information on this and past events, please contact Vincent Fedeli at our Green Building Resource Center: , and see our website here: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/. Visit Global Green’s blog to find out what Build it Back Green is up to http://globalgreen.org/blogs/

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