AmeriCorps Programs
Develop solutions to community challenges with AmeriCorps service
About AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a national service program that helps people serve communities across the United States. Members of all ages and backgrounds serve directly with local community organizations to tackle issues such as poverty, education, disaster response, healthy futures, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunity.
AmeriCorps offers opportunities with different time commitments and requirements. Members can serve in a variety of capacities that serve their passions and goals. AmeriCorps programs provide benefits for members, including education awards, housing stipends, living allowances, and health benefits. Whether you’ve recently graduated, have had a job or two, or have retired from a long career, you can serve with AmeriCorps!
Eco3 AmeriCorps Programs
Learn more about the Eco3 VISTA Corps, Energy Training Corps, and Food Corps
About Our Programs
Ecolibrium3 has hosted AmeriCorps members in our community for over ten years. Ecolibrium3 is currently home to three AmeriCorps programs: VISTA, Energy Training Corps, and Food Corps. In these programs, members serve individually or as a team, helping solve community problems through direct and indirect service in a variety of areas. The Eco3 programs provide a cohort experience for members to work, connect, and learn together.
Energy Training Corps
The Energy Training Corps equips members with robust training and energy industry certifications. Members gain valuable energy industry experience to prepare them for careers in this growing field. By the end of their service, members will be well-positioned to step into full-time employment as energy auditors and weatherization technicians. They will also have the building science knowledge needed to enter the HVAC or solar fields.
VISTA
AmeriCorps VISTA members serve for a year, building the capacity of local organizations with the ultimate goal of eradicating poverty. The Eco3 VISTA Corps focuses on addressing poverty holistically from various angles, such as food access, community development, energy security, and more. Members will gain valuable experience, professional development, and build their resume through a service year.
Food Corps
The Food Corps is a direct-service program to increase access to local, healthy foods in our community through a variety of agricultural, natural resources management, and community engagement activities. Activities for members may include farming at the Eco3 Urban Farm, supporting community programming at the LNPK Grocery store, performing invasive species management in community green spaces, and more.
Why Should You Serve?
Members serve for a variety of reasons: boosting skills, adding to their resume,
gaining experience, or trying something new!
Why Should You Serve?
“My experiences with St. Louis County and AmeriCorps absolutely prepared me for a public health career!”
-Stephany, ’19-20
“I was able to get into the mindset of ‘I know I can do this, I just have to ask a lot of questions and jump into it, and be confident.’”
-Lena, ’22-23
“I was given the opportunity to work at the intersection between big state and federal resources and intensely local community work.”
-Lucas, ’18-20
“I’m in my last year of law school now, and I use the experience I got at NERSDP every day.”
-Joel, ’20-21
“VISTA helps you find your vocation: the place where your talents and skills meet the needs of the world.”
-Tracy, ’21-22
“It connected and prepared me for the high performance design work I do now.”
-Leah, ’20-21
Open Positions
Apply to the Eco3 AmeriCorps programs through the AmeriCorps website today!
Energy Training Corps Positions
Join the Ecolibrium3 Energy Training Corps for this paid training opportunity through AmeriCorps! As a Crew Member, you will gain hands-on experience in the growing residential energy sector. You will learn the core concepts of building science, how to perform home upgrades, and sharpen program development skills. Your service will prepare you for a career as a home energy professional, while improving local housing stock and community health.
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Start Date: 06/01/2026
VISTA Positions
The member will build the capacity of Ecolibrium3 and the Duluth Age-Friendly initiative by 1) supporting the development of home safety and healthy aging in place checklists, guidelines, tools, home assessments, and recommendations for trainees; 2) engaging with and training local service providers on home safety and aging in place; 3) assess community needs and interests in intergenerational community social connectedness opportunities and develop engagement opportunities to be held at the LNPK Hub and Eco3 Urban Farm; 4) support outreach and community education opportunities on how we think about life as we age.
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Deadline: 05/08/2026
Start Date: 06/01/2026
The member will build the communications capacity of a nationally-recognized community development organization to address poverty. The member will develop strategic communications channels and content to expand successful programs in community wellness, energy security, and the environment. The member will also 1) develop organizational strategic communication plans inclusive of the LNPK Hub, VISTA, and Energy Training Corps programs, and 2) advance Ecolibrium3’s web presence to improve community engagement and accessibility.
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Deadline: 05/06/2026
Start Date: 06/01/2026
1) Build the capacity of the Ecolibrium3 VISTA Corps members and community project sites by building member skills and facilitating members’ personal growth. 2) Expand community awareness of the Ecolibrium3 AmeriCorps VISTA Program and understanding of the mission of AmeriCorps VISTA. 3) Support VISTA Corps members personally and professionally throughout their service. 4) Assist VISTA members to construct work plans and goals in relation to each member’s VISTA Assignment Description (VAD) and performance measures. 5) Refine the Ecolibrium3 AmeriCorps VISTA Communications Plan 6) Coordinate monthly All-VISTA Meetings and inter-cohort communications. 7) Lead outreach and recruitment for new VISTA members. 8) Create and refine member support resource list. Applicants must have one year of AmeriCorps VISTA or Peace Corps experience.
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Deadline: 04/10/2026
Start Date: 05/04/2026
The member will build the capacity of the United Way of Carlton and Pine County Area. The member will work on a variety of programs that provide services to community members and support engagement with community partners. The VISTA will 1) Actively develop programs and systems to reduce the impact and incidence of poverty. 2) Conduct landscape analyses to identify potential partnerships. 3) Build program capacity, expand partnerships, and leverage funding toward program sustainability. 4) Research best practices and develop impact evaluation methodologies. 5) Develop professional skills to ensure post-service success.
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Deadline: 05/08/2026
Start Date: 06/01/2026
Food Corps
Members joining the Food Corps can expect to receive robust training and gain relevant experience throughout their service. Example activities for members could include farming at the Eco3 Urban Farm, supporting community programming at the soon-to-open LNPK Grocery Store, performing invasive species management in community green spaces, and much more.
This position will start in April and end in October to include seed starting and produce harvest seasons on the Ecolibrium3 Urban Farm.
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Deadline: 03/16/2026
Start Date: 04/06/2026
Members joining the Food Corps can expect to receive robust training and gain relevant experience throughout their service. Example activities for members could include farming at the Eco3 Urban Farm, supporting community programming at the soon-to-open LNPK Grocery Store, performing invasive species management in community green spaces, and much more.
Members in this position will serve during the peak summer season from June to September.
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Deadline: 05/11/2026
Start Date: 06/01/2026
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Have questions about our AmeriCorps programs? Email us at americorps@ecolibrium3.org or call our office at 218-302-5340
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Now Hiring: New Food Corps Positions Available!
We’re happy to officially announce the launch of our third AmeriCorps program at Ecolibrium3! On top of our existing AmeriCorps VISTA and Energy Training Corps programs, we’re adding the Ecolibrium3 Food Corps to help us tackle food insecurity in our region.
3 High-Impact AmeriCorps Roles You Can Apply for Today
Eco3 VISTA is an AmeriCorps program where members spend a year building organizational capacity to help eradicate poverty. The Eco3 VISTA Corps takes a holistic approach to this goal, focusing on food access, social connection, and community development. By serving, members gain professional development and valuable resume-building experience, as well as earn a living stipend and education award to pay for school or student loans. Ecolibrium3 has several opportunities available, starting June 1!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2026
During AmeriCorps National Days of Service, members have the opportunity to collaborate with other programs to address community needs and build teamwork. Members volunteer within their communities, highlighting the positive difference AmeriCorps groups can make through service across the nation.
Which AmeriCorps Program is Right For You?
As we look to 2026, we are opening doors for people interested in meaningful community development work through AmeriCorps. Start your career, try something new,
AmeriCorps Legacy House: Getting Ready for Rental
Since our last Legacy House update on the City of Duluth removed the house’s condemned status, we just keep truckin’ on. Through continued collaboration with our partners, we have passed our final inspection and received a certificate of occupancy!
Welcome New Energy Training Corps Members, Cider and Grant!
We are excited to welcome two new members to our Energy Training Corps (ETC) program! The ETC is an AmeriCorps program designed to equip members with robust training and energy industry; however, over time, the program has evolved to include a food access component. Our two new members, Cider and Grant, will be working on the food access side of this program.