Youth Climate Organizer (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

California Environmental Voters Education Fund is seeking Ambassadors in California to join a nine-month cohort focused on Water Equity and Clean Air Now! initiatives.

You will engage youth, plan events, and advocate for climate justice in Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento, and Sierra Nevada regions through hands-on organizing and digital outreach. The role is part-time, hybrid (in-person quarterly) and requires 10–12 hours weekly with occasional weeks up to 15 hours.

Qualifications

• Commit to 10–12 hours per week, with occasional weeks up to 15 hours.
• Passionate about environmental justice and policy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to mobilize others.
• Experience in community engagement and leadership development.
• Public speaking skills.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Commit to 10–12 hours per week with occasional weeks up to 15 hours.
• Attend weekly online meetings and meet in person monthly.
• Coordinate with cohort to plan future phases of the WE CAN! campaign.
• Collaborate with regional organizers to boost youth engagement.
• Develop social media content amplifying local voices.
• Lead community initiatives and grassroots campaigns.
• Foster increased youth participation in civic processes.
• Plan and coordinate events like workshops and forums.
• Expand awareness on climate and environmental justice.
• Increase youth civic participation through nonpartisan GOTV.
• Meet with local officials in regions and in Sacramento.
• Attend staff retreats in Los Angeles and Sacramento.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental justice

Public speaking

Community engagement

Youth empowerment

Time management

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

California Environmental Voters Education Fund is seeking Ambassadors in California to join a nine-month cohort focused on Water Equity and Clean Air Now! initiatives.

You will engage youth, plan events, and advocate for climate justice in Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento, and Sierra Nevada regions through hands-on organizing and digital outreach. The role is part-time, hybrid (in-person quarterly) and requires 10–12 hours weekly with occasional weeks up to 15 hours.