Urban Greening Fellow

CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

Urban Greening Fellow at Malibu Foundation

Location: Beverly Hills, 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 9am - 5pm, 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 2 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

The Santa Monica Mountains are beautiful and offer a lot of different things to see and do! Malibu Foundation staff is very supportive, laid back, and collaborative, and a well-connected organization within the sustainability, emergency preparedness, and environmental sectors. This role offers hands-on experience in ecological restoration, community engagement, and environmental policy. Gain personalized professional development, mentorship, and access to a vast network. 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

Join the Malibu Foundation in tackling climate inequity through urban greening and wildfire resilience! As an Urban Greening Fellow, you’ll play a key role in planting and maintaining microforests in vulnerable communities across Los Angeles County, helping to close the tree equity gap while providing essential ecosystem services like improved air quality and heat mitigation. Each microforest is planted and cared for by volunteers, and Fellows will support these efforts through specialized roles, including site planning, native plant management, and community education. Additionally, Fellows will receive training to lead fire-wise workshops in high-risk areas, empowering communities with wildfire mitigation strategies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to California’s 30x30 goal, collect critical environmental data to influence policy, and collaborate with a broad network of emergency preparedness and environmental organizations. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee native plant nursery operations, ensuring biweekly monitoring, watering, and plant health
• Develop microforest planting plans in collaboration with the Urban Forest Manager, selecting native species to enhance biodiversity
• Create a comprehensive database of native plants and their ecological benefits for use in restoration projects
• Design microforests based on best practices and research, incorporating innovative techniques to maximize ecosystem services
• Utilize GIS maps to identify priority sites for future microforest installations
• 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, data/quantitative analysis, environmental justice/equity, event coordination & planning, GIS / mapping, graphic design, marketing or social media, project management, tree planting/care, volunteer management & engagement, and Must possess a valid driver’s license. Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, 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 Malibu Foundation

The Malibu Foundation stands as a beacon of water resilience and sustainability in the Santa Monica Mountains, pioneering innovative solutions and strategic collaborations to safeguard our communities' vital resources. As champions of rebuilding and resilience post-Woolsey Fire, we offer crucial wildfire prevention resources and emergency preparedness initiatives—including FireWise community training and planting multiple microforest with over 30,000 native plants each year to fortify our ecosystem for generations to come. More info: themalibufoundation.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).