Climate Corps Bay Area Fellowship

Published on: August 7, 2014

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Climate Corps Bay Area / Strategic Energy Innovations Published: August 7, 2014
Location
Bay Area Locations, California
Skill Level
Entry Level, Entry Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
CSR/ Envir Mgmt Systems / Energy / Policy
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Be a part of the solution!  

Climate Corps Bay
Area
 (CCBA) is a 10-month Fellowship program that offers emerging climate protection leaders with significant professional development and training as they drive cutting edge environmental solutions within Bay Area organizations. 

CCBA Fellows benefit from working alongside of progressive nonprofits, local governments and businesses on climate resiliency programs and campaigns. Fellows' projects include: resource efficiency, solar/ renewable energy, waste diversion, alternative transportation, sustainability education and outreach. 

CCBA Fellows: 

  • Receive unparalleled experience leading climate resiliency (mitigation
    and adaptation) projects that have measureable outcomes and benefits.
  • Build critical connections and networks with climate protection leaders.
  • Learn from being part of a regional cohort of Fellows dedicated to implementing
    innovative approaches to our collective climate challenge.
  • Participate in a comprehensive training and development program that culminates
    in a professional certificate issued by an accredited college program partner. 

Partner Positions: 

This is a full-time, 10-month fellowship program. For the 2014-15 cycle, CCBA public and private sector partners offer a
wide variety of 30+ fellowship placements that include:
 

  • Technical solar energy design and marketing roles at Sun Power.
  • Energy efficiency retrofit, conservation and alternative commute implementation
    within East Bay and South Bay K-12 schools and colleges.
  • Realizing Climate Action Plan goals in Alameda and Marin Counties.
  • Executing the Regional Environmental Stewardship program at Kaiser
    Permanente.
  • New positions and fellowship options are being added weekly! 

Desired Qualifications: 

Additional requirements may depend on the specific
position placement sought. We are
looking for recent college graduates with:
 

  • An educational background in environmental policy, science, engineering,
    sustainable management or planning degrees (volunteer and internship experience
    will be considered).
  • An understanding of clean energy and environmental policy.
  • Community outreach and communications experience.
  • A connection to the Bay Area. This is an equal opportunity position and
    we prefer to place a candidate who already lives in the region being served. 

Compensation & Benefits: 

  • Living allowance stipend of $1,000 per month (before taxes).
  • Monthly health insurance premium reimbursement option.
  • Assistance with student loan deferments.
  • Extensive professional development and skill building. Upon program completion,
    Fellows are awarded a Climate Change Protection Professional certificate by
    Skyline College.
  • A modest financial award upon program completion. 

To Apply: 

  • To become a Fellow you must fill out and submit our online application and include an attached resume. Click below: "Apply Here!" to access this form.
  • Applicants
    are encouraged to submit the application as soon as possible in order to ensure
    the best chance of being placed within an organization that fits your needs and
    goals. Note: We are adding new fellowship
    descriptions on a weekly basis!
  • Once the application is complete and has been reviewed, applicants who
    qualify will be contacted for an interview. Interviews for the 2014-2015 Program
    Year will begin in June 2014.
  • Fellows need to be available and eligible to
    start by the last week of August 2014. 
  • Click here to learn more about the Fellowship.

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