Climate Action Fellow

3 weeks ago

Los Angeles, United States California Climate Action Corps Full time

**CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS**

**Climate Action Fellow at L.A. Works**

**Location**: Los Angeles, California

**Number of Positions Available**: 3

**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. **This is a hybrid position, onsite 2 days per week.**

**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**

L.A. Works offers an immersive experience in community engagement and climate action initiatives. You'll collaborate with diverse partners, develop essential skills in project management and outreach, and contribute to meaningful projects that address pressing social and environmental challenges in Los Angeles. 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**

In L.A. Works' Climate Action Program, we spearhead impactful climate action days of service, rallying Los Angeles volunteers to tackle climate challenges head-on. Targeting underserved communities, including racial minorities, immigrants, and low-income residents, we aim to bridge systemic gaps in green space access and combat climate change disparities. By partnering with environmental nonprofits and schools, we empower communities to thrive through education and mobilization. Our Climate Action Fellows play a pivotal role, fostering partnerships, recruiting diverse volunteers, and orchestrating climate action events across L.A. County, from urban greening to wildfire resilience projects. Through comprehensive training and hands-on experience, we equip Fellows with both hard and soft skills, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where personal and professional growth flourish. Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Spearhead outreach efforts and cultivate partnerships with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and schools to organize climate action days of service
- Drive targeted recruitment initiatives to enlist volunteers from underserved populations, including racial minorities, non-English speakers, immigrants/first-generation students, and low-income residents, enhancing inclusivity and diversity in our initiatives
- Coordinate all aspects of event logistics for climate action days of service, including identifying project activities, procuring project supplies, arranging volunteer transportation, managing volunteer teams, leading projects, and offering incentives such as food and native plant giveaways
- Administer pre
- and post-event volunteer surveys to gauge impact and volunteer satisfaction, facilitating continuous improvement and fostering community engagement and empowerment
- 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, Event Coordination, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Project Management, Volunteer Management, and Event Planning. 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 clima

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