Climate Corps Fellow - Summer 2027

EDF Climate Corps Fellow 

EnvironmentalDefenseFund 

Multiplelocations,includingNewYork,NY;SanFrancisco,CA;Chicago,IL;Boston,MA;andotherU.S.citiesandtowns. 

Remote, hybrid, and on-site options available. 

JobType:10-12weeksummerfellowship 

Are you a graduate student ready to make a real difference in the fight against climate change?We are looking for graduate students from a wide range of backgrounds who are motivated to join the climate workforce. EDF Climate Corps fellows work with companies, public institutions, and non-profits to identify opportunities to reduce emissions and drive sustainable change across their operations and supply chains.  

 
Fellowsarematchedwithhostorganizationsbasedoninterests, skills, and host needs.You can viewthefulllistofpastorganizationsonour website.Alistof2027hostorganizationswill beavailabletowell-qualified applicants. We prioritize projects that work on: 

EDF Climate Corps provides… 
Hands-on Impact: We prioritize projects with clear and actionable goals, so you have the biggest impact possible. We’ve placed over 2,000 fellows in organizations like Citizens Bank, Google, Colgate-Palmolive, McCain Foods, and Ulta Beauty.  
 

Career Development:Before you begin, you will attend Foundations Week- a week of professional development to equip you with the tools you’ll need for a successful fellowshipand for your career as a climate professional.Throughout the summer, you’ll receive continuous cohort-based support from subject matter experts, Climate Corps staff, and peers.After your fellowship, you will have access to continuing education and career support.  
 

Network Building:You will have the opportunity to build connections through regional events, online community, and mentorship.   

You’ll be a great fellow if you are…. 

•Enrolled in agraduatecertificate or degree programfor at least one term of the 2026-2027 academic year[required] 

•A self-starterwithprojectmanagement, leadershipskills, anda proven ability to align and collaborateacross teams 

•Able topresent ideas and engagein discussions with stakeholders across all levels of an organization 

Depending on the available projects, skills in financial analysis, greenhouse gas accounting, and reporting frameworks are valuable assets. 

Please note that our projects require a variety of talents, and we're looking for fellows from a wide range of fields. As Climate Corps aims to strengthen the next generation of climate leaders to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future for all, we recognize that our individual and collective futures depend on the contributions of people from all backgrounds and identities to create lasting environmental solutions. We are proud of the diversity of our fellow cohorts and believes this makes our program stronger. 
 

Compensation 

A minimum of $1,400 perweekfor 10-12 weeks, plus $1,400 for participation in Foundations Week. Compensation and relocation support vary by host organization and will be disclosed to qualified applicants in the project selection process.  

ApplicationDeadline 

Pleasevisitourwebsitetocompleteyour2027 fellow application. The application deadline isDecember 20, 202611:59pmPT. Formoreinformationaboutthetimelineandprogram,pleasevisitthe Climate Corps website.