Youth Climate Action Leader

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

Job summary

California Environmental Voters Education Fund is seeking Youth Ambassadors for a nine-month cohort (Jan 2027 – Sep 2027) to promote Water Equity and Clean Air Now! in Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento, and Sierra Nevada regions.

Positions are hybrid with in-person meetups roughly monthly and a commitment of 10–12 hours per week. Ideal candidates are passionate about environmental justice, have strong public speaking and leadership skills, and can drive youth engagement and advocacy at

Qualifications

• Commit 10–12 hours per week with flexibility for up to 15 hours during events.
• Strong communication, social and interpersonal skills to inspire and mobilize others.
• Experience in youth engagement and leadership development.
• Public speaking experience and ability to engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Commit to working an average of 10–12 hours per week, with occasional weeks up to 15 hours during events or campaign pushes.
• Attend weekly online meetings and meet in person with regional cohorts at least monthly.
• Coordinate with your cohort to plan the Water Equity and Clean Air Now! Campaign in your region.
• Collaborate with regional organizers to increase youth engagement in local policy issues.
• Develop social media content to amplify local voices and promote initiatives.
• Lead community initiatives and run grassroots campaigns for environmental justice.
• Foster youth participation in civic processes and advocate for youth-led policies.
• Plan and coordinate workshops, info sessions, and volunteer recruitment events.
• Expand climate and environmental awareness through digital organizing and social media.

Skills

Environmental justice

Public speaking

Community engagement

Leadership development

Time management

Job description

California Environmental Voters Education Fund is seeking Youth Ambassadors for a nine-month cohort (Jan 2027 – Sep 2027) to promote Water Equity and Clean Air Now! in Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento, and Sierra Nevada regions.

Positions are hybrid with in-person meetups roughly monthly and a commitment of 10–12 hours per week. Ideal candidates are passionate about environmental justice, have strong public speaking and leadership skills, and can drive youth engagement and advocacy at