Climate Action Fellow

~ The Business Council on Climate Change (BC3) is a coalition of San Francisco organizations dedicated to forging collaborative, local solutions to climate change. We work together-across businesses, across government agencies, and across economic sectors-to secure a vibrant future for our city and our planet. ~

Position Overview

We are looking for a fellow to help us tell the BC3 story, drive our projects forward, and provide day-to-day to support to the Executive and Program Director. As a small organization, BC3 depends on fellows who are entrepreneurial, creative, and excited about taking on substantive responsibilities. Strong communication skills are a must. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for climate solutions and an interest in interacting with Bay Area sustainability leaders. Most BC3 fellows have had success finding full-time Bay Area employment following their fellowships.

Responsibilities

• Establish BC3 as a thought leader on the interaction between cities, sustainability, and business, by producing quality content for the BC3 blog, growing BC3’s social media presence, and assisting with media outreach. 
• Grow and support the BC3 community by planning and managing member events. 
• Advance BC3’s programmatic efforts by facilitating the implementation of member-led climate action projects. 
• Improve BC3 operations by providing day-to-day administrative support. 

Required Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Professionalism 
• Proven ability to develop and/or manage complex projects
• Social media and online organizing experience 
• Video and/or graphics experience preferred
• Knowledge of climate change, sustainable cities, and sustainable business issues
• Unshakeable positivity 

Hours and Pay 

• This position is unpaid, fellows are expected to work 4 days (32 hours) per week and typical commitments last 12 weeks.
• Flexibility around work hours and start/end dates may be possible for qualified applicants.
• We are based in the beautiful new San Francisco Department of Environment offices in downtown San Francisco.
• Fellowship term is from June 1 to August 31, 2017.

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply" send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample - with subject line "Climate Action Fellow Application" by April 28.
• The writing sample should take the form of a brief (~300 word) blog post on a topic of your choosing.
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and interviews will be held during the first week of May, 2017.