California Climate Action Corps Fellow

California Climate Action Corps is now hiring fellows for the 2026–2027 Cohort!

Ready to turn your passion for climate action into hands-on impact? California Climate Action Corps is now accepting applications for its 11-month paid fellowship beginning September 2026. As part of California Service Corps and AmeriCorps, fellows will serve with public agencies, tribes, nonprofits, and schools across California to help engage communities in climate action, education, and resilience-building. 

Learn more about CCAC here: https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/climateactioncorps/

What You’ll Do

• Fellows will contribute to high-impact climate initiatives, including:
• Urban greening & community forestry
• Organic waste reduction & edible food recovery
• Wildfire resiliency & preparedness
• Climate education & community engagement

What You’ll Gain

• 1,700+ hours of hands-on professional experience
• Leadership development and specialized training
• A statewide network of climate leaders and changemakers
• Real-world experience advancing climate solutions across California

Compensation & Benefits

Earn up to $45,550 through living stipends, training support, and education awards that can be used for qualified student loan repayment and/or future educational expenses.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is ideal for emerging professionals, recent graduates, and anyone looking to build a career in sustainability, public service, environmental education, or climate resilience.

Applications are open now! Join a growing movement of climate leaders making a difference across California. Apply today at https://bacr.app.box.com/s/y6rb2r5lta336ro1suh5tqhhvitwte4h

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Required Qualifications:

• Must be located in commutable distance to El Segundo, California, United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in or experience with climate action, sustainability, environmental education, or climate resilience work
• Interest in or experience working with public agencies, tribes, nonprofits, or schools on community-focused projects
• Interest in or experience contributing to initiatives such as urban greening, community forestry, organic waste reduction, food recovery, wildfire resiliency, or climate education
• Interest in gaining hands-on professional experience and leadership development through an 11‑month full-time fellowship commitment