Conservation Project Fellow

The Conservation Project Fellow at TreePeople Inc. is a full-time position based in Beverly Hills, CA, serving from September 15, 2025, to August 14, 2026. The role involves 40 hours per week of hands-on conservation work, including wildfire prevention and habitat restoration in Southern California. Fellows will engage in community volunteer projects focused on climate action and gain experience in environmental stewardship.
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California Climate Action Corps Full-Time Fellowship

Conservation Project Fellow at TreePeople

POSITION LOCATION: Beverly Hills, CA

TERM OF SERVICE: Full-time; serve 1700+ hours from September 15, 2025 - August 14, 2026

TIME COMMITMENT: Serve 40 hours per week, Wednesday - Saturday, approximately 630 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional evening and weekend commitments based on project needs. Onsite 4 days per week.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS (CCAC):

California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) is a Governorʼs initiative national service program led by California Volunteers, Office of the Governor and implemented by Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) dedicated to advancing climate actions that engage community members, cultivate change, and leave a lasting impact.

CCAC is part of a larger statewide initiative to address the climate crisis by placing emerging leaders with public agencies, nonprofits, tribal communities, and educational institutions to mobilize communities through volunteer engagement, climate action, and education service projects focused on urban greening, organic waste and edible food recovery, and wildfire resiliency.

Selected Fellows will serve 1700+ hours as AmeriCorps members over approximately eleven months, supporting community volunteer engagement, climate action, or education projects in vulnerable communities across the state. CCAC meets Californians where they are and provides meaningful opportunities for everyone to take climate action. For more information, please visit: caclimateactioncorps.org/

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ABOUT TREEPEOPLE:

Since 1973, TreePeople has been a nonprofit leader in nature-based solutions to the pressing environmental problems that impact people and ecosystems across Southern California. TreePeople unites communities to grow greener, cooler, and more water-secure homes, neighborhoods, and schools, as well as to protect regional watersheds and wildlands. From our first planting to the 3-millionth tree planted, youth activism has been central to the TreePeople mission – helping shape our conservation strategies in sustainable, community-led climate action. We specialize in a slate of strategic priorities including environmental education, watershed coordination, community forestry & green infrastructure, wildlands restoration & conservation, and policy & research.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

TreePeople is leading the charge in climate resilience by empowering communities to restore and protect Southern Californiaʼs wildlands. Our mission is to inspire, engage, and support people in creating a sustainable and thriving environment, and our forest restoration projects are at the heart of this vision. Fellows will play a key role in wildfire prevention and habitat restoration efforts in the Angeles National Forest and Santa Monica Mountains, addressing environmental challenges through hands-on conservation efforts. This includes removing invasive species, planting native trees and plants, and mobilizing volunteers to care for the land. Fellows will also deepen their understanding of local ecology, plant identification, and best practices in environmental stewardship while gaining relevant certifications. By joining TreePeople, Fellows will help foster long-term environmental justice, ensuring that all communities—especially those most impacted by climate change—have a voice in shaping agreener future. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Restore wildland areas by remove invasive species and flash fuels and replacing and nurturing native plants and tree seedlings to support long-term reforestation efforts and reduce wildfire risk
• Coordinate restoration, planting, and care events while mobilizing volunteers through training, guidance, and hands-on opportunities to actively participate in forest restoration efforts
• Cultivate strong relationships with community members, attending local events to promote volunteer involvement and conservation and restoration efforts
• Support TreePeopleʼs nursery with seed collection, treatment, and propagation activities to ensure a thriving supply of native plants
• Track program data and analyze results to quantify climate impact
• Participation in training not to exceed 20% (340-hours) of total service hours
• Fellow duties will not include any prohibited or unallowable activities per 45 CFR § 2520.65
• Fellow duties will not supplant, duplicate, or displace staff as outlined in 45 CFR § 2540.100 (e)-(f)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Live in California by August 16, 2025
• Must be age 18 or older by August 16, 2025
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful US resident to participate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in Community Outreach, Data/Quantitative Analysis, Environmental Education, Environmental Justice/Equity, Event Coordination & Planning, GIS / Mapping, Google Suite, Habitat Restoration, Home Hardening/Defensible Space, Landscape Management, Microsoft Office Suite and Teams, Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration, Native Plant Management, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Tree Planting/Care, Volunteer Management & Engagement, and the Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and Familiarity or comfortability conducting activities in extreme weather including hiking for several hours on uneven terrain. 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

BENEFITS OF SERVICE:

Serving with TreePeople in wilderness conservation offers a unique opportunity to explore forestry careers through mentorship networks while gaining hands-on experience in diverse forest landscapes and restoration projects. Participants develop expertise in native plant species and evidence-based maintenance techniques, enhancing their knowledge of sustainable land management. Travel is provided to project sites in the Angeles National Forest, ensuring direct engagement with conservation efforts. Additionally, CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, along with specialized forestry training and professional development, further equip participants with valuable skills for environmental stewardship. Other benefits include:
• Receive up to $33,600 stipend (before taxes) distributed evenly over the 11-month service term
• Earn up to $10,000 in education awards (before taxes and upon completion of 1700 hours)
• Participation in 170-340 hours of training and professional development
• Receive food assistance via CalFresh (for those eligible)
• Forbearance on existing qualifying student loans and interest payments accrued during the service term
• Minimum essential healthcare coverage
• Childcare assistance (for those eligible)

ABOUT BACR:

As the program implementation lead, Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) oversees the recruitment, placement, payroll, and benefits administration for Fellows serving at the Host Partner Site listed above. We cultivate an organizational culture that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all employees and National Service members.

We are firmly committed to fostering an environment where individuals, regardless of their experiences and lifestyles, can thrive personally and professionally. Therefore, we enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual or personal identity, genetic information, national origin, marital standing, medical condition, impairment, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classifications protected by law. Our leadership ensures that these principles guide all aspects of the Fellowship experience during a Fellow's term of service.

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