Climate Corps

Climate Corps

Community Engagement Coordinator

Remote (Within California) · Contract

No sponsorship$25k-$50kDetected 2 days ago
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About the role

  • Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program!
  • About the Opportunity Start Date: September 1st, 2026 Length of Fellowship: 10 months Location Type: Remote (Within California) Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions?
  • This is a remote position within California, with the expectation of regular travel to colleges and universities in your geographic region.

Responsibilities

  • Support AASHE STARS Implementation for clusters of 2-3 colleges: Provide technical assistance to California Community Colleges in completing AASHE STARS assessment, including data collection, documentation, reporting, and identification of opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Provide Campus Engagement and Technical Assistance: Build collaborative relationships with college administrators, faculty, staff, and sustainability leaders to support climate planning, sustainability initiatives, and adoption of best practices.
  • Support Statewide Climate Programs and Partnerships: Collaborate with the Chancellor's Office Climate Team and external partners to coordinate meetings, facilitate communities of practice, and advance statewide initiatives related to sustainable facilities, climate resilience, and institutional sustainability.
  • 10 Personal Days (for a standard 10-month Fellowship), in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site.
  • SEI's Climate Corps Fellowship program offers the chance to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects while gaining paid, hands-on experience.
  • This full-time, bridge-to-career opportunity pairs fellows with host organizations, from local governments to nonprofits and businesses, to drive real-world change.
  • Build collaborative relationships with college administrators, faculty, staff, and sustainability leaders to support climate planning, sustainability initiatives, and adoption of best practices.
  • Collaborate with the Chancellor's Office Climate Team and external partners to coordinate meetings, facilitate communities of practice, and advance statewide initiatives related to sustainable facilities, climate resilience, and institutional sustainability.
  • The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.
  • Fellows will collaborate with college leaders, faculty, staff, and statewide partners to advance equitable, resilient, and sustainable campus practices.

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to a variety of audiences and willingness to contact individuals at institutions.
  • Must be 18 years or older to apply.
  • Experience or familiarity with AASHE STARS.

Skills

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Join the Climate Corps Movement
  • Our Hiring Values
  • Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  • How to Apply
  • Apply only once to the position in your geographic region that best matches your background.

Compensation

  • Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.

Benefits

  • A fixed, monthly stipend of $3450.
  • Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
  • Professional networking and learning opportunities, including multiple conferences.
  • California Community College Chancellor's Office is the administrative headquarters for the country's largest higher education system.
  • With 116 colleges and 2.2 million students, the California Community Colleges seek to educate students from all backgrounds and with all educational goals, from transfer to workforce development.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas)

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