About the Fellowship
Climate Corps is a full-time fellowship program, typically 10-12 months. As a Fellow, you will:
Receive extensive training & support, including orientation, monthly trainings, and a personal development plan
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Implement climate change resiliency projects, develop sustainability skills, and build partnerships in your community
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Benefit from the robust, ever-growing Climate Corps network of partner organizations and Fellow alumni
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Training Program
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Early-Career Competencies
SEI’s Climate Corps program hosts a rigorous training program for all Fellows aligned with early-career competencies for sustainability professionals, including equity, resilience, innovation, stewardship and collaboration. |
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Hands-On Workshops
The intensive orientation and monthly training program allows participants to build knowledge about the climate field and reach their professional development goals. |
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Professional Skills
Upon program completion, Fellows are equipped with career-launching skills such as energy and greenhouse gas technical tools, project management, grant writing, data analysis, community outreach, and networking. |
Qualifications
We are looking for emerging professionals who have a baseline of education and experience to build on in this fellowship. Desired qualifications include:
- A college degree preferred
- An environmental degree or relevant work experience (ex. internships, volunteer experience)
- Experience in addressing and the drive to address racism and create race equity with team members and programmatically
- Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States (check here to verify if you qualify)
- For Climate Corps Education Outside Fellowships only you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Willingness to live in the state where the position is located, relocating prior to the start of the fellowship if necessary
Benefits
In exchange for their service, each Fellow receives:
Benefits are specific to each position. Please see open positions for more information.
- A monthly stipend starting at $2,800
- $1,000 end-of-program financial award
- Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by employer.
- Access to a national Member Assistance Program, which includes financial and legal assistance, medical advocacy, and counseling services
- Extensive professional and personal development training including:
- Career-readiness training in interview preparation, salary negotiation, and developing a professional resume and cover letter
- Attending panels, workshops, and presentations by climate resilience industry professionals
- Professional networking opportunities
- University of California Climate Stewards Certification
- Prestigious certification through the University of California School of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- This acclaimed UC California Naturalist Program prepares UC Climate Stewards to engage in and lead local solutions to advance community and ecosystem resilience
- Option to receive four undergraduate credits (Learn more here.)
Benefits are specific to each position. Please see open positions for more information.
Additional Workforce Opportunities
If you are passionate about teaching and using school gardens as a learning laboratory, check out Climate Corps Education Outside (CCEO). Climate Corps Education Outside is an AmeriCorps fellowship program that serves public elementary schools in the San Francisco Bay Area.
CCEO Fellows teach garden-based science and environmental literacy lessons to inspire the next generation of earth stewards. |
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If you are interested in developing skills in green trades while getting job-seeking support and professional development training, check out our Energize Careers program.
Energize Careers partners with local contractors, pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, community-based training organizations, and community colleges to provide technical sustainability training to underserved individuals, and we collaborate with wrap-around service providers and industry partners to provide people with services and support to access career pathways into stable, living-wage sustainability jobs. |
How to Apply to be a Climate Corps Fellow
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To apply to be a Climate Corps Fellow, submit an application through our online system. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all placements are filled. We will continue to post new fellowship positions throughout the spring and summer. Applicants are encouraged to wait to apply until a position is posted that is a good fit for their interests and experience. If current positions are of interest to you, then we recommend submitting applications as soon as possible to receive priority consideration.
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Accepting applications now!
Fellow Testimonials
"Climate Corps gives driven, intelligent, and passionate professionals who are new to the sustainability career - or careers in general - a chance to shine despite not having years of experience. They gave me a chance as a recent grad, and I've only received overwhelmingly positive feedback about the impact I was allowed to make, and my host site hired me on as a full time coordinator after my fellowship term! I've learned and grown so much as a professional and a person during this past year." - Lisa Imai
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“The Climate Corps program has been such an enriching and invaluable experience for me. I got so much out of working with my host site and all of the fellows are so knowledgeable and amazing. The Climate Corps staff is immensely supportive and it's evident that they take their time in planning trainings that are inspiring and educational."
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"Getting my degree was where I was given the chance to ride the sustainability bike, and Climate Corps was my opportunity to take off the training wheels and fall off once or twice. Having this experience, of triumphs and mistakes, is really eye-opening and reaffirms my commitment to a career in sustainability." - Stanley Roper
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"Climate Corps offered a valuable foot in the door into a sector that needs all hands on deck, but often lacks set pathways for young professionals to get started. Through my placement, I was able to gain on the ground experience in environmental policy and planning, climate resilience, and equitable outreach. I am deeply grateful to the Climate Corps staff, my host site and supervisors, and everyone involved in this fellowship for helping build the workforce of the future." - Lia Cohen
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Equal Opportunity Employment
SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
