Zero Waste Fellow
3 weeks ago
**CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS**
**Zero Waste Fellow at Garden School Foundation**
**Location**: Los Angeles, California
**Number of Positions Available**: 8
**Time Commitment**: September 16, 2024 - August 15, 2025
This is a full-time, 11-month, 1700-hour program from September 16, 2024 - August 15, 2025. Fellows commit to a 40-hour work week, typically Monday - Friday, approximately 8am - 5pm, with occasional evening and weekend commitments based on project needs. 170-340 of these hours are dedicated to professional development.
**Please note: Due to the full-time commitment of the Program, students enrolled in undergraduate courses between Sep 16, 2024 - Aug 14, 2025 will not be eligible to participate in the California Climate Action Corps Program.
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**About the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship**
The California Climate Action Corps has over 350 positions available across California for the 2024-25 CCAC Fellowship. This is a climate-focused, workforce development program for emerging climate and environmental leaders. These are paid, full-time fellowships—similar to internships—but with 170-340 dedicated hours for professional development and training while receiving hands-on experience in the climate field.
CCAC Fellows serve as AmeriCorps members and are matched with organizations across California to mobilize communities to take direct climate action and lead projects focused on wildfire resiliency, urban greening, and organic waste diversion and edible food recovery.
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**Program Benefits**
Gain access to a network of Master Gardeners, a mentorship program with experienced GSF Garden Educators and Gardeners, as well as professional development opportunities provided through a partnership with the Annenberg Foundation. GSF is an organization with diverse backgrounds and experiences and access to an extended network of Los Angeles-based food justice, food policy, sustainability, and school garden organizations and professionals with possible post-service career opportunities. Other benefits include:
- Receive up to a $33,600 stipend (pre-tax) spread evenly over 11 months
- Earn up to $10,000 (pre-tax) education award upon completion of 1700 hours
- Participate in 170-340 hours of professional development & training
- Minimum essential healthcare coverage
- Forbearance on qualifying student loans and interest payments accrued during term
- Food assistance and child care assistance (for those eligible)
**Description of Duties**
- Engage students in experiential learning sessions on food collection, proper sorting of food scraps, composting, and climate action, encouraging healthy early-life food habits
- Spearhead food collection and redistribution efforts, reducing organic waste and food insecurity
- Manage composting operations, including weighing food scraps, maintaining compost piles, and storing finished compost
- Coordinate on-campus bi-monthly free Farmers Markets, promoting access to nutritious foods
- Collaborate with a supportive team of educators and gardeners to deliver impactful programs
- Track program data and analyze results to quantify climate impact
**Minimum Program Eligibility Requirements**
- Live in California by August 16, 2024
- Be at least 18 years of age by September 16, 2024
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful US resident to participate
**Desired Qualifications/Skills**
Experience in Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Organic Waste/ Edible Food Recovery, Tree Planting/Care, and Teaching. Other valuable contributions include:
- An interest in climate change mitigation, volunteerism, or public service
- Experience with outreach, education, training, or community behavior change
- Fundamental understanding of climate change science, environmental policies in California, and/or environmental priorities
- Excellent organizational, writing, interpersonal, and speaking skills
**About Garden School Foundation**
Garden School Foundation provides in-depth garden-based education to youth at Title I schools in Los Angeles, strengthening connections between food justice, environmental stewardship, and community health. By using the full transformative potential of school gardens as teaching sites, we nurture a healthy and mindful generation of children that care for their bodies, their communities, and the earth.
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $3,055.00 per month
**Benefits**:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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