California Climate Action Corps Fellow

Grades of Green is seeking a California Climate Action Corps Fellow for a full-time hybrid role based in El Segundo, CA. The Fellow will mentor students, implement environmental projects, and engage with the community to promote sustainability. Key qualifications include leadership skills, project management experience, and a passion for environmental issues. The position offers a stipend, education awards, and professional development opportunities.
Company Description

Founded in 2009, Grades of Green is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mentors and equips students with the knowledge and leadership skills to create meaningful environmental change locally and globally. The organization's award-winning programs and project-based approach empower the next generation of student Eco-Leaders, inspiring over 600,000 students in 47 states and 27 countries. Grades of Green guides students to make measurable and scalable environmental impacts, effect policy change through civic engagement, and connect with a global network of environmental leaders. All services are provided at no cost to the students, their parents, or schools.

The California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) is a workforce development program empowering emerging climate leaders to take climate action to engage communities, cultivate change, and leave a lasting impact.

https://www.caclimateactioncorps.org/apply-now

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a CCAC Fellow, located in El Segundo, CA with some work from home acceptable. The Fellow will mentor students, develop and implement environmental projects, and engage with the community to promote sustainability. Daily tasks include working closely with students to guide them in environmental initiatives, organizing events, collaborating with partners, and tracking the progress of various projects.

Qualifications
• Strong leadership skills and experience in mentoring or teaching
• Project management skills including planning, execution, and monitoring
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for environmental sustainability and civic engagement
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Relevant experience in non-profit organizations or community engagement is a plus
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Education, or related field

The California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) Fellowship is an AmeriCorps service program that’s part of a California statewide initiative to address and mitigate the effects of climate change. Annually, we match 400+ Fellows with public agencies, Tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations across California for an 11-month Fellowship to mobilize community members to take direct climate action through education, volunteer mobilization, and assessment focused on urban greening, wildfire resiliency, and organic waste diversion and edible food recovery.

Program Benefits:

Fellows will receive personalized mentorship from industry experts, gaining hands-on experience in volunteer mobilization, policy change initiatives, and project/nonprofit management. Our program offers professional development guided by experienced mentors and staff while providing valuable connections to a vast network of leading organizations in climate resiliency. Other benefits include:
• Receive up to a $33,600 (pre-tax) stipend spread evenly over 11 months
• Earn up to $10,000 (pre-tax) in education awards 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 the term
• Food assistance and childcare assistance (for those eligible)

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
• Live in California by August 15, 2025
• Be over the age of 18 by August 15, 2025
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful US resident to participate*
• Commitment to the full term of service (1700+ hours over 11 months)
• Must not have served more than one full AmeriCorps term or over 1,700 hours
• Capable of working an 8-hour workday, 5 days per week
• Must not be enrolled in undergraduate courses between Sep 15, 2025 – Aug 15, 2026
• Must have no criminal history of violent or sexual offenses**

APPLY ONLINE AND SCHEDULE AN INFO SESSION AT

https://www.caclimateactioncorps.org/apply-now