Climate Corps Fellow — Remote/Hybrid Summer Impact

Trellis Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund invites graduate students to apply for the EDF Climate Corps Fellowship, a 10–12 week summer program with options for remote, hybrid, and on-site work across multiple U.S. cities including Chicago.

Fellows identify opportunities to reduce emissions and drive sustainable change in organizations' operations and supply chains. You will be matched with host organizations, participate in Foundations Week, and receive cohort-based support from Climate Corps staff and peers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program for at least one term of the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2027.
• Able to participate Foundations Week, the approximately 40-hour week of learning and networking in late May.
• A self-starter with project management, leadership skills, and a proven ability to align and collaborate across teams.
• Able to present ideas and engage in discussions with stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Comfortable using data to solve problems.
• Have a passion for solving environmental challenges to build a vital earth for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to reduce emissions and drive sustainable change across operations and supply chains.
• Fellows are matched with host organizations based on interests, skills, and host needs.
• Attend Foundations Week and participate in ongoing cohort-based support and career development.
• Build network through regional events, online community, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with host organizations to advance climate-related projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Presentation skills

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Graduate student status

Job description

Environmental Defense Fund invites graduate students to apply for the EDF Climate Corps Fellowship, a 10–12 week summer program with options for remote, hybrid, and on-site work across multiple U.S. cities including Chicago.

Fellows identify opportunities to reduce emissions and drive sustainable change in organizations' operations and supply chains. You will be matched with host organizations, participate in Foundations Week, and receive cohort-based support from Climate Corps staff and peers.