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 to build a career in the environmental sustainability field, SEI's Climate Corps Fellowship Program may be for you.
COVID-19 Update: Climate Corps is currently operating virtually to ensure the safety of our Climate Corps Fellows and Partners. We encourage you to apply as a Fellow or Partner now to this award-winning program. If you have any questions, please reach out to us team@climatecorps.org
About the Fellowship
Climate Corps is a full-time, 10-month fellowship program. As a Fellow, you will:
Receive extensive training & support, including a 4-day orientation, monthly trainings, a 2-day retreat, 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 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 monthly training series and week-long program orientation provide participants knowledge and skills through hands-on workshops facilitated by leaders in the field. |
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Climate Change Professional Certification
Upon program completion, Fellows are equipped with career-launching skills (energy and greenhouse gas technical tools, project management, grant writing, data analysis, community outreach and networking, etc.) and awarded a climate change professional certification. |
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 (required / strongly preferred)
- A degree in environmental policy, science, or planning with an emphasis on energy or climate (preferred, but other relevant environmental work experience is considered - internships, volunteer experience etc.)
- A solid foundation of math and science coursework
- Classroom experience in energy and environmental policy
- Community outreach and communications experience
- Experience in and the drive to address racism and create race equity with team members and programmatically
- Be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident with the ability to work in the U.S.
- 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 $2,255
- An end-of-program award
- Assistance with student loan forbearance
- Silver health care coverage
- Extensive professional and personal development training
- Professional certification
Benefits are specific to each position. Please see open positions for more information.
Additional Fellowship Opportunities
SEI is an implementer of the California Climate Action Corps is a national service program led by California Volunteers, in partnership with Bay Area Community Resources, dedicated to advancing climate actions that engage community members, cultivate change, and leave a lasting impact. California Climate Action Corps is part of a larger statewide initiative to address the climate crisis by placing emerging leaders with local organizations to mobilize community members on direct climate action through education, volunteer mobilization, and assessment focused on urban greening, food waste recovery, and wildfire resilience projects. |
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 which 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. |
How to Apply
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 on a weekly basis 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 interesting to you we recommend submitting applications as soon as possible in order to receive priority consideration.
Now accepting applications for the 2021-22 program year!
Fellow Testimonials
"I worked with Congregation Rodef Sholom on designing and implementing a more uniform and efficient recycling system as well as introducing a composting system. I strongly believe that this specific project played a role in helping me get my current position. Through my involvement in the project, I believe that they got a good sense of my work ethic as well as my genuine passion for the field of waste management!"
- Izzy Parnell-Wolfe |
“Stanford has been a really great opportunity! Probably the best outcome I could have asked for once Climate Corps was over. Climate Corps was the only reason I got this [Environmental Engineer] position. I was giving my final webinar presentation to the water agencies in San Mateo County and my current boss at Stanford happened to listen in and she must've really liked it because she called me to tell me about the opening they had. Long story short, it all worked out!"
- Erica Kudyba |
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.
