California Department of Transportation - State Agency Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Fellow

The California Department of Transportation is seeking a State Agency Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Fellow through the Climate Corps Fellowship program. This full-time, remote position allows fellows to lead climate resilience projects and accelerate energy efficiency initiatives across California. Candidates must be California residents and possess strong communication skills. The fellowship lasts 12 months, starting June 3rd, 2025, and offers a monthly stipend of $4000 and health care coverage.
About the position

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. Start Date: June 3rd, 2025. Length of Fellowship: 12 months. Are you ready to turn your passion for sustainability into meaningful impact? Join the Climate Corps Fellowship as a CalTrans - State Agency Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Fellow, and play a key role in advancing California’s climate resiliency goals. In partnership with AESC and the California Department of Transportation, you’ll help accelerate energy efficiency projects across the state, from early planning to implementation, while gaining hands-on experience in public-sector climate work. This full-time, remote role is open to California residents only.

Responsibilities
• Lead impactful climate and community resilience projects.
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• Accelerate energy efficiency projects across California.
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• Manage multiple projects and tasks effectively.
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• Develop and deliver presentations.
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• Conduct data analysis.
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• Write new policy content.
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• Support executive-level initiatives.
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• Attend occasional in-person events and meetings.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate degree with relatable experience will be considered.
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• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to interact with clients professionally.
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• Strong attention to detail.
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• Strong capabilities with software tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Sheets.
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• Strong capabilities with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams).
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• Understanding of or interest in gas and electric utilities and public sector or State Agencies.
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• Reliable transportation for limited travel to events and office locations.
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• Coursework or related experience in environmental fields preferred.
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• Commitment to addressing racism and advancing racial equity.
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• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with energy efficiency in commercial buildings.
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• Internships or volunteer work in environmental fields.

Benefits
• A fixed, monthly stipend of $4000.
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• $1000 end-of-program financial award.
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• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by the employer.
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• Access to a national Member Assistance Program offering financial, legal, and medical advocacy and counseling services.
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• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
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• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
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• Professional networking and learning opportunities.
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• University of California Climate Stewards Certification.