Climate Program Implementation Fellow

Climate Corps; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend of $3,928

100% healthcare coverage

10 personal days

Career readiness training

Professional networking opportunities

Job summary

Climate Corps is seeking a Climate Program Implementation Fellow to contribute to impactful climate resilience initiatives. This full-time, hybrid position offers the chance to work on real-world climate challenges while gaining valuable professional skills and networking opportunities.

The Fellow will support the implementation of the Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan and will work closely with a team to execute workshops and develop data visualizations, all while receiving comprehensive career development support.

Qualifications

• Background or coursework in environmental policy, urban planning, climate science, or a related field.
• Strong research and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a report to the USEPA on implementation progress.
• Assist in planning and executing the Annual Implementers Workshop.
• Develop data visualizations and narrative materials to communicate climate action progress.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Proficiency in data visualization tools

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Background in environmental policy, urban planning, climate science, or public health

Tools

Tableau

ArcGIS

Excel

Python/R

Job description

Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program!

SEI’s Climate Corps Fellowship program offers the chance to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects while gaining paid, hands‑on experience. This full‑time, bridge‑to‑career opportunity pairs fellows with host organizations, from local governments to nonprofits and businesses, to drive real‑world change.

About the Opportunity

Start Date: September 1st, 2026

Length of Fellowship: 10 months

Location Type: Hybrid

Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions? As a Climate Program Implementation Fellow in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful climate resiliency initiatives with Bay Area Air District. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of onsite work 2 days per week.

In this role, you will work closely with a team of senior staff to implement the Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan (BARCAP) in partnership with regional agencies, local governments, and other partners to reduce climate pollution in a way that brings key quality‑of‑life improvements and economic benefits to the region. This role will support overall plan implementation through planning and executing workshops and meetings, developing data visualization and storytelling, and contributing to written deliverables. You will also help advance key actions in the plan, including supporting work to develop projects to advance urban greening and address health‑damaging and heat‑trapping emissions from backup power at large commercial facilities, including data centers, in the region. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to Bay Area Air District's sustainability goals.

By serving at the Air District, you will gain firsthand experience in a public agency and insight into regional and local governance approaches for climate action. You will also learn from staff who are working collaboratively with communities and local governments to advance equitable action on clean air and climate protection, which will help illuminate opportunities and challenges for this work. You will hone your project management, facilitation, and leadership skills and gain hands‑on experience producing public‑facing documents, data visualizations, and stakeholder materials that inform real decisions. You will also have the opportunity to expand your professional network to include regional and local government staff, non‑profit and community‑based organization staff, academics, and others.

About Our Partner: Bay Area Air District

The Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional air pollution control agency that improves air quality to protect public health, reduce historical and current environmental inequities, and mitigate climate change and its impacts for the nine Bay Area counties. The Planning and Climate Protection (PCP) Division works to accomplish this mission through equitable, transparent, and innovative policies, plans, and programs in partnership with local governments, regional agencies, and community organizations. PCP recently led the development of the region’s landmark Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan (BARCAP) and is now focused on its implementation along with more than 30 other implementing entities.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the development of a report to the USEPA on implementation progress, including research, data compilation, and drafting key sections.
• Assist in planning and executing an inaugural Annual Implementers Workshop.
• Develop compelling data visualizations and narrative materials to communicate climate action progress across the region.
• Provide targeted support for sector‑specific projects focused on Urban Greening and Data Centers:
  • Urban greening: Participate in an internal team to identify and implement practical actions for the Air District to support equitable implementation of urban greening projects in the region.
  • Large commercial facilities/data centers: Support work to identify and evaluate non‑regulatory approaches to addressing emissions from backup power at data centers, including research and writing.

What We Provide

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $3,928.
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
• 10 Personal Days (for a standard 10‑month Fellowship), in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site.
• Comprehensive career‑readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking and learning opportunities, including a statewide climate policy conference and local government events.
• The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Background or coursework in environmental policy, urban planning, climate science, public health, or a related field.
• Strong research and data analysis skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, adaptable and capable of working in a variety of professional settings.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a positive, solutions‑focused attitude.
• The ability to work onsite on a hybrid basis (2 days per week on‑site). Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.
• Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25‑50 pounds in all directions.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Tableau, ArcGIS, Excel, Python/R, or equivalent.
• Experience with public speaking, presenting, and meeting facilitation.

We encourage everyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We value all perspectives and believe that a unique background can bring significant strengths to this role, even if some qualifications are not fully met.

Climate Corps Fellowships are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as temporary, educational internships that emphasize training and career development, and thus no employment relationship exists, nor is compensation required. However, while not considered traditional employment, Fellows receive a living stipend and professional development support throughout the program.

Recruiting Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submissions, as we may stop accepting new applications once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Our Hiring Values / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SEI is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to uplifting the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities can thrive. We strive for a workforce that reflects the communities we partner with and serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and environmental, social, and economic injustice. We welcome candidates who share SEI’s commitment to cultivating a people‑centered work environment. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

As set forth in Climate Corps’ Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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