Ambassador

California-Environmental-Voters; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

California Environmental Voters is seeking Youth Ambassadors for a nine-month cohort (January 2027 – September 2027) with a hybrid schedule. The role is part-time, $20 per hour, and mostly remote with in-person monthly meetups in California’s Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento, and Sierra Nevada regions.

You will build grassroots power for environmental justice, engage youth leadership, and help establish environmental boards while coordinating events and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Ability to commit 10–12 hours per week, with flexibility for up to 15 hours.
• Passionate about environmental justice and climate policy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Commit to working an average of 10 to 12 hours per week, with occasional weeks of up to 15 hours during events, retreats, or campaign pushes.
• Attend weekly online meetings to build skills in grassroots organizing, public speaking, and advocacy, complete administrative tasks, and collaborate with your cohort.
• Coordinate with your cohort and plan the next phase of the Water Equity and Clean Air Now! Campaign to push for youth climate boards in your regions.
• Collaborate with the regional organizers on their campaigns to increase youth engagement in local policy issues.
• Develop social media content that amplifies local voices and promotes initiatives addressing environmental challenges for youth.

Skills

Part-time commitment

Public speaking

Environmental justice

Community engagement

Leadership development

Job description

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Part Time Riverside: 3600 Lime Street, Bldg. #2, Riverside, CA, Riverside, CA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt ( typically 10 to 12 hours per week, with occasional weeks of up to 15)

Wage: $20 per hour

Reports To: Youth Climate Organizing Manager

Position Location: Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, Sacramento or Inland Empire - Hybrid

Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule – in person at least once every four weeks

WHO WE ARE

We believe this moment requires transformative change.

The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed.

EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.

Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) and EnviroVoters Education Fund are excited to launch a search for Youth Ambassadors to join our dynamic, fun, and high-performing team!

The Ambassadors at EnviroVoters Education Fund are the leaders of the campaign — WE CAN: Water Equity and Clean Air Now! Their campaign tackles the severe inequities surrounding water equity and clean air in the Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada regions by supporting youth leadership at the forefront of fighting for these issues.

The Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento and Sierra Nevada regions have some of the nation’s worst air quality, especially from warehouses, oil production, mining, and agriculture. Long-term health risks like respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and impaired cognitive functioning will severely impact our community if we do not act now.

That is why we are calling for all youth aged 18 to 30 to join our team. By joining, you will participate in a nine-month cohort program where together you will learn how to build grassroots power for the environment and climate justice, which includes advocacy for a youth climate board to give young people a voice in local decision-making and community education and outreach to achieve environmental justice for our communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commit to working an average of 10 to 12 hours per week, with occasional weeks of up to 15 hours during events, retreats, or campaign pushes.
• Attend weekly online meetings to build skills in grassroots organizing, public speaking, and advocacy, complete administrative tasks, and collaborate with your cohort. Meet in person with your regional cohort at least once a month.
• Coordinate with your cohort and plan the next phase of the Water Equity and Clean Air Now! Campaign (WE CAN!) to push for youth climate boards in your respective regions.
• Collaborate with the regional organizers on their campaigns to increase youth engagement in local policy issues.
• Develop social media content that amplifies local voices, shares success stories, and promotes initiatives that address pressing challenges facing young people and the environment.
• Develop and lead community initiatives and run grassroots organizing campaigns to advance solutions for community-identified environmental issues and advocate for a vibrant, sustainable, and healthy environment.
• Foster increased youth participation and leadership in civic processes and actively advocate for policies shaped and led by youth. Support initiatives that cultivate youth leadership and expand opportunities for young people to influence decision-making at all levels.
• Plan and coordinate events, including but not limited to workshops, informational sessions, volunteer recruitment, and forums aimed at engaging students, youth, community members and to recruit volunteers on issues of clean air and water, and youth civic participation.
• Expand awareness on climate, environmental policies, environmental justice, and other local issues through digital organizing and social media advocacy.
• Increase youth civic participation through issue-based organizing and nonpartisan get out the vote activities.
• Meet with local elected officials and state legislators in their respective regions and in Sacramento to advocate for sustainability initiatives, environmental justice issues, and the importance of youth involvement.
• Participate and attend the two staff retreats in the Los Angeles and Sacramento areas, one in winter and one in spring.
• And other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS

The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about protecting the environment and addressing climate change. They have a strong understanding of environmental justice issues and are committed to advocating for equitable solutions. This individual is not only knowledgeable about the issues of climate justice in their community but is also enthusiastic about actively engaging in initiatives that promote equity. They also have the following skills:

• Ability to commit 10 to 12 hours per week, with flexibility for occasional weeks of up to 15 hours.
• Passionate about environmental justice, sustainability and environmental policy
• Strong communication, social, and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for inspiring and mobilizing others.
• Experience in community engagement, youth empowerment, and leadership development.
• Strong public speaking skills
• Good time management
• Critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to assume a pivotal role with this highly respected organization from January 2027 – September 2027.

There are opportunities to extend the role into a two-year program following the conclusion of this term.

While the role is mostly conducted remotely, you should be based in California’s Central Valley, Sacramento, Sierra Nevada region, or the Inland Empire.

California Environmental Voters and the California Environmental Voters Education Fund are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

California Environmental Voters and the California Environmental Voters Education Fund have a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversifying our organization.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] .