Climate Outreach Fellow

CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

Climate Outreach Fellow at San Francisco Environment

Location: San Francisco, California

Number of Positions Available: 6

Time Commitment: September 15, 2025 - August 14, 2026

This is a full-time, 11-month, 1700-hour program from September 15, 2025 - August 14, 2026. Fellows commit to a 40-hour work week, typically Monday - Friday, approximately 9am - 5pm, with occasional evening and weekend commitments based on project needs. 175+ of these hours are dedicated to professional development.

**Please note: Due to the full-time commitment of the Program, students enrolled in undergraduate courses between Sep 15, 2025 - Aug 14, 2026 will not be eligible to participate in the California Climate Action Corps Program.

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About the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship

The California Climate Action Corps has over 400 positions available across California for the 2025-26 CCAC Fellowship. This is a climate-focused, workforce development program for emerging climate and environmental leaders. These are paid, full-time fellowships—similar to internships—but with over 175 dedicated hours for professional development and training while receiving hands-on experience in the climate field.

CCAC Fellows are matched with organizations across California to mobilize communities to take direct climate action and lead projects focused on wildfire resiliency, urban greening, and organic waste diversion and edible food recovery.

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Applications are accepted May 1 - July  31, 2025, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 20, 2025.

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Program Benefits

Engage with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to supporting professional development and tailoring projects to align with your interests and goals. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in youth environmental education and engagement, build connections through networking opportunities with SF Environment staff and partners, and collaborate within a leading city department at the forefront of global climate policy. 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 175+ 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)

Description of Duties

The San Francisco Environment Department advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans through programs in Zero Waste, Toxics Reduction, Biodiversity, Environmental Justice, Clean Transportation, Climate Change, Energy, Green Building, Urban Forestry, and Community Partnership & Education. Zero Waste Fellows play a key role in promoting waste reduction, food recovery, and environmental education while engaging with communities to advance San Francisco’s ambitious sustainability goals. Fellows support edible food rescue initiatives, climate-resilient outreach, and community-driven waste reduction efforts. Through hands-on programming, policy implementation, and public engagement, Fellows contribute to the city’s zero waste and environmental justice initiatives while fostering a culture of sustainability. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Support edible food rescue initiatives by conducting outreach, coordinating events, and assisting food recovery organizations and services
• Promote the climate-compost connection by engaging the public at compost giveaways hosted with San Francisco Unified School District and Parks & Recreation
• Facilitate environmental education by co-developing and enhancing programs that empower San Francisco’s K-12 students and youth climate leaders
• Engage communities by conducting culturally relevant outreach, expanding language access for environmental education
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers to support edible food rescue and climate-compost connection programming
• Track program data and analyze results to quantify climate impact

Minimum Program Eligibility Requirements

• Live in California by August 15, 2025
• Be at least 18 years of age by August 15, 2025
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful US resident to participate

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

Experience in Community Outreach, Composting, Data/Quantitative Analysis, Edible Food Recovery, Engaging with K-12 students, Environmental Education, Environmental Justice/Equity, Habitat Restoration, Marketing or Social Media, Native Plant Management, Volunteer Management & Engagement, and the ability to operate in Diverse Outdoor Conditions (rain, wind, heat, steep or uneven terrain). Fluency in Cantonese or Spanish is a plus. 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

About San Francisco Environment

The San Francisco Environment Department advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 while it advancing racial and social equity, health and resilience, and economic and social justice. We've developed and delivered an equity-centered San Francisco Climate Action Plan, consisting of world-class policies and strategies developed through cross-agency collaboration and deep community engagement to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions in San Francisco. We measure, monitor, and communicate our progress and best practices and to share with the world what is possible. More info: sfenvironment.org

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Apply Today!

Applications are accepted May 1 - July 31, 2025, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 20, 2025. Interviews will take place May - August, with all positions filled by September 2025. This is a competitive program and interviews are not guaranteed. CCAC is an equal opportunity Fellowship with a preference for candidates already living in the communities they will serve. Applications are for the California Climate Action Corps Program in general, but applicants can select up to 5 preferred organizations and positions within the application.

*Program structure, fellow benefits, and final participation are subject to approved grant award(s).