Environmental Services Fellow

CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

Environmental Services Fellow at California Creative Learning Academy

Location: Los Angeles, California

Number of Positions Available: 4

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 8am - 4pm, 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

CalCreative leadership will be available to our Fellows for questions, collaborations, and support. Fellows may observe a seasoned teacher’s class, interview administrators, and lead their own assemblies and garden education classes. The school will offer their own Social Emotional Learning resources, professional development opportunities, and trainings with the rest of the staff when appropriate. 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

California Creative Learning Academy (CalCreative) offers authentic learning experiences aligned with our values of stewardship and empowerment for change. As an Environmental Services Fellow, you will engage in volunteer outreach, direct climate action, and environmental education, promoting waste diversion and urban greening initiatives. Through food rescue and redistribution, we've diverted over 4500 lbs. of organic waste from landfills and redistributed over 1700 lbs. of food to support families in need. In collaboration with LA Sanitation and Rio De Los Angeles State Park, we focus on the development of nature-centric outdoor green spaces and urban greening initiatives to mitigate the heat island effect and sequester carbon. Environmental Services Fellows will drive awareness of pollution reduction through outreach and engaging volunteer opportunities. Fellows will lead efforts in greening urban school yards, promoting waste diversion, and fostering student understanding of climate action's importance. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Canvass and recruit volunteers to engage in climate action initiatives
• Oversee the lunch waste diversion program, coordinating organic food diversion efforts, redirecting food waste from landfills to an off-site composting facility, and provide training to student leaders to effectively manage it
• Conduct assemblies, garden lessons, camps, and field trips to educate and inspire on environmental topics
• Maintain and expand urban garden areas to transform green spaces by planting native species on school grounds
• Establish environmental education programming—covering topics such as food rescue, waste diversion, water conservation, global warming, and civic activism—for the Youth Environmental Leadership Club and other campus environmental programs
• 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, Edible Food Recovery, Engaging with K-12 students, Environmental Education, Environmental Justice/Equity, Event Coordination & Planning, Google Suite, Marketing or Social Media, Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration, Public Speaking/Facilitation, Tree Planting/Care, Volunteer Management & Engagement, the Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, and Access to a reliable vehicle and must possess a valid driver's license. Fluency in 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 California Creative Learning Academy

California Creative Learning Academy (CalCreative) is a charter public school serving diverse students and families, in TK - 8th grades, in the Northeast Los Angeles area. Our progressive, arts-integrated, project-based learning program offers students learning experiences that focus on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. The mission of our program is to champion an education for all that embraces the power of possibility through holistic learning, authentic experiences, and the agency to effect social change. More info: calcreative.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).