Climate Resilience & Disaster Prep Fellow

Kids for the Future; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly living stipend ($30,000 over

Job summary

The California Emergency Response Corps (CERC) is a statewide AmeriCorps program led by California Volunteers and administered by BACR. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in climate resilience and community organizing while serving vulnerable communities across California.

This limited-term opportunity totals 1700 hours (~11 months). Fellows may deploy statewide (up to 4 deployments) and will engage residents before, during, and after disasters, with a focus on Los Angeles and other

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Reside in or willing to relocate to Los Angeles, San Diego, Bay Area, or Siskiyou County.
• Spanish or other second language skills preferred.
• One year of related experience (paid or volunteer) or a bachelor’s degree.
• Willingness to serve evenings/weekends as needed.
• Ability to deploy statewide on short notice (up to 2 weeks, 4 times per year).
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom).
• Must pass background checks (DOJ, FBI, NSOPW).
• Valid California driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead community outreach, education events, and distribute preparedness materials.
• Facilitate workshops on disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
• Collaborate with community-based organizations and residents on local projects.
• Co-develop content and ideas for local campaign events and community-led initiatives.
• Support the implementation of urban greening, defensible space, risk assessment, emergency kit preparation, and food insecurity projects.
• Represent CORE and AmeriCorps at community events and trainings.
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers in climate and disaster preparedness projects.
• Log community interactions, feedback, and resource distribution.
• Submit accurate weekly reports and timekeeping through approved systems.
• Be available for up to 4 deployments across California during your service term.

Skills

Community outreach

Volunteer coordination

Microsoft Suite

Google Workspace

Zoom

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

The California Emergency Response Corps (CERC) is a statewide AmeriCorps program led by California Volunteers and administered by BACR. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in climate resilience and community organizing while serving vulnerable communities across California.

This limited-term opportunity totals 1700 hours (~11 months). Fellows may deploy statewide (up to 4 deployments) and will engage residents before, during, and after disasters, with a focus on Los Angeles and other