Climate Action Fellow

CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

Climate Action Fellow at LA Sanitation & Environment

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.  This is a hybrid position, onsite 3 days per week.

**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

LASAN's CCAC fellows will have the advantage of seeing municipal government in action from the initial brainstorming of ideas and understanding of funding sources to seeking internal approval and executing new programs. We offer the opportunity to participate in high-level discussions while gaining new marketable skills and networking with decision-makers throughout the City of Los Angeles. 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

Community Engagement Fellows at the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN) will play a crucial role in supporting tree planting, organic waste management, and edible food recovery initiatives. With a focus on climate action, biodiversity, conservation, and environmental justice, Fellows will actively contribute to the city's sustainability efforts while gaining invaluable experience in environmental policy and community engagement within a large municipal government setting. In alignment with SB 1383, Fellows will focus on educating the public, aiming to reduce landfill disposal of organic waste—including edible food recovery—and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions like methane. Fellows will foster partnerships, increase program participation, organize community events, conduct outreach, and educate the public about sustainability practices and initiatives, all contributing to LASAN's mission of protecting public health and the environment. The Community Engagement position will predominantly operate in an office environment in downtown LA, with some fieldwork. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Increase participation in the Cityʼs organics programs through diverse digital and grassroots marketing strategies and food waste pail distribution initiative
• Develop and implement community outreach events to educate, engage, and highlight the positive impacts of City programs such as Organics and Tree Planting
• Collaborate with LASANʼs graphic design team to develop and distribute educational materials such as flyers, web pages, blogs, videos, and social media posts
• Deliver presentations to educate the public about food waste prevention, food recovery, composting, tree planting, and more
• 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, event coordination & planning, GIS / mapping, Google suite, graphic design, habitat restoration, marketing or social media, Microsoft Office Suite and Teams, multi-stakeholder collaboration, native plant management, project management, public speaking/facilitation, technical writing, traditional ecological knowledge, tree planting/care, volunteer management & engagement, the ability to lift up to 30 lbs, and Must possess a valid driver’s license. Fluency in Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, or Tagalog 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 LA Sanitation & Environment

As the lead agency for the City’s environmental programs and initiatives, LA Sanitation & Environment protects public health and the environment through the administration and management of 3 program areas: Clean Water, Solid Resources, and Watershed Protection. These infrastructure programs collect, treat, recycle, and dispose the solid and liquid waste generated by the nation’s 2nd largest city of more than 4 million residents. Through these essential public service programs and a focus on equity, LASAN delivers a triple bottom line of economic, environmental, and social benefits that sustain the quality of life in Los Angeles. More info: lacitysan.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).