Community Resilience Fellow

WHO WE ARE & POSITION OVERVIEW

CivicSpark is an award-winning and evidence-based AmeriCorps program in which Fellows focus on planning and policy support to build local government and community capacity to address resilience challenges and create lasting impact in communities across the United States. In 2024-25, we will offer fellowships in the following 15 states and territories (pending approval*): Arkansas*, Alabama*, California, Colorado, Florida*, Georgia*, Hawaii*, Louisiana*, Mississippi*, North Carolina*, Puerto Rico*, South Carolina*, Tennessee*, Virginia* and Washington state.

CivicSpark Fellows will focus on projects in partnership with local governments, such as:

• Climate mitigation, adaptation, and decarbonization
• Water policy and management
• Affordable housing and sustainable mobility
• Community engagement and planning
• Equity and environmental justice

While projects vary, Fellows can expect to work on tasks, including research, meeting facilitation, community outreach, data collection and analysis, and report writing. Fellows will also lead volunteer engagement projects and attend regular training to build professional and technical skills. Fellows will complete their service year with a strong understanding of working with local governments as well as experience in using critical tools used in the local government and/or non-profit space.

Fellows are spread regionally throughout the states and territories listed above. Each region has a Regional Coordinator who oversees the various Fellows in their area, providing guidance, mentorship, and support for the Fellows’ professional development goals. Site Supervisors are the Fellows’ on-site contacts, who work with Fellows on a day-to-day basis, assist in project work, and support the Fellows’ professional growth in the workplace.

Check out upcoming projects on our website here! We will continue to update this page as new projects are approved.

DEI STATEMENT

CivicWell is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. CivicWell is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all fellows and employees. The CivicSpark program's commitment to diversity and inclusion can be found in our Racial Equity Action Plan on our website. 

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Between $30,00 to $34,000 Living Allowance based on location:

• $34,000 in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, northern Virginia (DC region) and Washington state
• $30,000 in Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, and parts of Virginia outside the DC region

$7,395 Segal Education Award

California for All Award (California-Based full-time Fellows Only)*

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance

Student loan forbearance

Qualifies for time served toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Health insurance

Child care assistance

Professional development training

Professional Network development

CivicSpark and AmeriCorps alumni support

*For Fellows serving as Full-Time Fellows (serving 1700 total hours) only. Pending State approval.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING

AmeriCorps Requirements:

Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States*

Ability to pass FBI, state, and NSOPW background checks prior to service

CivicSpark Requirements:

Minimum of a 2-year AA degree from an accredited college or university

Commitment to the full term of service (11 months, 1,700 + hours)

Ability to work in a professional setting

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

A degree in a related field, such as environmental sciences/studies, urban planning, public policy, etc.

*Although a degree in a related field may be leveraged to support project completion, it is not required to participate in the program

One year of relevant experience including volunteer, internship, or work experience supporting project-related tasks including:

Past service experience (e.g., volunteering, community service, etc.)

Experience with, or training in, outreach, facilitation, and/or education

Experience with project implementation

Comfort with quantitative work, including data collection and analysis

Being local to the community you will serve in

HOW TO APPLY

The 24-25 Fellowship application is now OPEN! Please visit our website to apply by June 14th. The Fellowship will begin in early September 2024.

Please do not send resumes or cover letters via email; we will only accept applications submitted via our website.