Community Engagement Associate

The Community Engagement Associate position at Climate Corps offers a fellowship opportunity focused on climate justice and sustainability initiatives. This hybrid role, based in Concord or San Rafael, CA, requires two onsite days and three remote days per week. The associate will engage with communities, support outreach efforts, and build partnerships to enhance access to clean energy solutions in underserved areas. The fellowship lasts 12 months, starting June 2nd, 2025.
Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program!

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.

About the Opportunity

Start Date: June 2nd, 2025

Length of Fellowship: 12 months

Do you want to empower communities and drive meaningful change in the fight against climate change? As a Community Engagement Associate in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you'll help expand access to sustainability programs, support climate justice initiatives, and build partnerships that bring clean energy solutions to underserved communities. This hybrid position is based in either Concord, CA, or San Rafael, CA, depending on the Fellow's proximity, with an expectation of two onsite days per week and three remote days.

In this role, you'll play a key role in supporting education and advancing climate justice in underserved communities throughout Marin Clean Energy's (MCE) service area. The fellow will also support the Senior Partnership Development Manager in building a robust portfolio of diverse partnerships that will bring MCE initiatives to underserved communities. This position includes the following duties: reaching out to stakeholders throughout the community, including coordination and partnership with community organizations; educating the public on the causes and solutions to climate change; representing MCE in a variety of public events; supporting development of equity project proposals and identification of new equity initiative opportunities; and project and customer management. You'll collaborate with Public Affairs to support education and advance climate justice in local underserved communities while gaining hands-on experience and making a tangible difference in the climate sector.

Projects you will be working on include:
• Because of Youth Climate Justice Campaign
• Environmental Justice Outreach

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to MCE's sustainability goals.

About Our Partner: Marin Clean Energy (MCE)

MCE is a not-for-profit public agency and the preferred electricity provider for more than 580,000 customer accounts and 1.5 million residents and businesses across Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties. Setting the standard for clean energy in California since 2010, MCE leads with 100% renewable power at stable rates, significantly reducing greenhouse emissions and reinvesting millions in local programs.

What You'll Do
• Attending community events as a representative of MCE.
• Supporting engagement in priority communities and with vulnerable populations across MCE's service area.
• Supporting outreach for and coordination of MCE's Community Power Coalition.
• Coordinating community outreach efforts, including outreach strategy, marketing materials, and event staffing.
• Supporting administrative tasks as needed, including tracking the status of projects and goals in project management software.

What We're Looking For
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and phone etiquette skills, verbal communications, and grammatical and professional business skills.
• Experience conducting community outreach and education.
• Public speaking skills.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse and dynamic constituencies and customer groups.
• Ability to work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
• A college degree is preferred but not required.
• Coursework or related experience in environmental fields (e.g., internships, volunteer work) is preferred.
• A valid driver's license and consistent access to a reliable vehicle are required for this role, as it involves the ability to transport tabling materials including a pop tent, 6 ft folding table, and other materials (mileage reimbursed).
• Ability to travel to multiple community locations throughout the MCE service area (Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties) to attend community events (mileage reimbursed).
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours with advance notice (additional hours worked outside of regular business hours may be adjusted during the workweek).
• Ability to work on a hybrid basis (onsite work 2 days per week and remote 3 days per week).
• A demonstrated commitment to addressing racism and advancing racial equity, both within team dynamics and programmatically.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.

We encourage everyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and believe that a unique background can bring significant strengths to this role, even if some qualifications are not fully met.

What We Provide and Why This is a Game-Changer for Your Career
• A fixed, monthly stipend of $5800.
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by the employer.
• Access to a national Member Assistance Program offering financial, legal, and medical advocacy and counseling services.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking and learning opportunities.
• University of California Climate Stewards Certification, equipping you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

Join the Climate Corps Movement

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action. Our fellows work on cutting-edge sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, building essential skills and creating real-world impact. Since 2010, Climate Corps has empowered over 800 Fellows to work with 500+ partners on 1,350 transformative projects. With nearly 99% of Fellows continuing careers in sustainability—many hired by their host organizations—you could be the next environmental leader shaping a better future!

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We seek candidates who share SEI's commitment to equity and environmental justice, and who share a commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices.

How to Apply

By applying to the Climate Corps Fellowship, you'll automatically be considered for all relevant positions. Apply only once to the position in your geographic region that best matches your background.