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 $2,650
- An end-of-program financial award
- Assistance with student loan forbearance
- Option to enroll in employer 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.
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.
