Urban Greening Fellow

CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

Urban Greening Fellow at University of Redlands

Location: Redlands, California

Number of Positions Available: 6

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 - 5pm, 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

Gain access to professional development opportunities, campus events, and tuition support, along with valuable mentorship from faculty, professionals, and community leaders. The CSL Office helps foster meaningful connections, expanding career networks and opportunities. Other benefits include:

• Receive up to $35,000 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 Sustainable University of Redlands Farm (SURF) as a Urban Greening Fellow and become a key driver of sustainable agriculture, urban greening, and community empowerment. At SURF, you’ll supervise student volunteers and manage a thriving farm that includes a drought-tolerant garden, produce fields, groves, and community garden plots, while spearheading our innovative Treestock initiative aimed at reducing the urban heat island effect. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with local socio-economically disadvantaged communities, promoting environmental stewardship and resilience through hands-on education, outreach, and the creation of green spaces. With a focus on urban agriculture, composting, and environmental justice, this role offers a chance to directly contribute to improving climate resilience, food security, and community well-being. If you’re passionate about sustainability and community engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape a greener future. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee Treestock program, managing tree selection and lead volunteer efforts to plant, grow, and distribute thousands of trees to bolstering community resilience
• Mobilize volunteers to plant, harvest, weed, and irrigate on the farm while organizing educational events and workshops to ensure the success of SURF’s initiatives
• Collaborate with campus and local partners to expand outreach for urban greening, sustainable gardening, and composting education programs and events
• Lead composting operations at SURF, providing educational programming to teach the community about the benefits of composting
• Develop care plans and GIS applications for Treestock, vineyards, groves, and orchards at SURF, enabling efficient data collection and analysis to inform strategic planning
• Facilitate youth educational programs related to climate resiliency, urban farming, composting, and volunteerism
• 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, GIS / Mapping, Habitat Restoration, Landscape Management, 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 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 University of Redlands

The University of Redlands’ Office of Community Service-Learning (CSL) was established in 1991 to provide meaningful service internships for undergraduates. Over the past 3 decades, thousands of students have earned college credit through service and engaged in problem-solving and civic activities. CSL’s Sustainable University of Redlands Farm (SURF) focuses on the benefits of urban agriculture, urban greening, and community programs addressing hunger and climate change. SURF supplies food to local community distribution centers and the University, manages an on-site compost operations, maintains a native garden, operates Treestock (a tree farm), and serves as a hub for experiential learning. More info: redlands.edu/student-life/community/community-service-learning

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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).