Become a Climate Corps Fellow

If you are passionate about addressing climate change, committed to making a difference at the community level, and want an exceptional opportunity to develop real-world skills for a career in the environmental sustainability field, SEI's Climate Corps Fellowship Program may be for you.

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About the Fellowship

Climate Corps is a full-time fellowship program, typically 10-12 months.

Receive extensive training & support, including orientation, monthly trainings, and a personal development plan

Implement climate change resiliency projects, develop sustainability skills, and build partnerships in your community

Benefit from the robust, ever-growing Climate Corps network of partner organizations and Fellow alumni

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Training Program

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.

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.

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.

Candidate 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

Fellowship Benefits

In exchange for their service, each Fellow receives: 

• A monthly stipend starting at $3,000
• $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 

Benefits are specific to each position. Please see open positions for more information.

How to Apply to be a Climate Corps Fellow

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. 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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Additional Workforce Opportunities

If you are passionate about teaching and connecting young people to nature, check out our Climate Corps Education Outside (CCEO) program. 

CCEO 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.

Learn more about CCEO

​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.  
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Energize Careers aims to create a diverse and representational sustainability workforce through the economic empowerment of people who experience systemic barriers to employment by helping them to access high-wage, high-growth green career opportunities. 

Learn more about Energize Careers

Equal Opportunity Employment

SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the myriad 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.