Sustainability and Community Engagement Fellow

Position Overview

This position will be dedicated to supporting the implementation of Milpitas’ recently adopted Climate Action Plan Update. Specifically, focused on community engagement and education to accelerate the adoption of carbon-free homes and all-electric home appliances and transformations. This position will develop community engagement campaigns and activities, staff community events, recruit, train, and coordinate community volunteers, and track and report on participation. This position will also work with regional partners and neighboring communities on climate initiatives. This position will also coordinate and track the progress of citywide climate initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop outreach and education materials related to the benefits of all-electric home appliances and carbon-free lifestyle choices.
• Develop and staff activities at local community events designed to pique interest in and raise awareness of electrification and decarbonization.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Track climate action plan implementation, metrics, and GHG inventories
• Participate in regional forums and meetings to coordinate programmatic efforts and collaboration opportunities.
• Work with other city staff and departments to promote sustainability, increase awareness of climate issues and programs, and develop creative approaches to community engagement
• Recruit, train, and organize community volunteers to support and staff events and activities

Desired Qualifications

• Experience and education in renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change and climate action, environmental policy
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with social media including engaging content creation. Basic to intermediate graphic design skills are a plus.
• Creative problem solver
• Quick learner
• Multi-lingual is desired but not required

We encourage anyone who is interested in this position and who meets some of the qualifications to apply, even if they do not meet all of them. We recognize that a unique perspective and background can enhance a role when many, if not all, of the listed qualifications are met.

• If you would need to relocate for this position, please note that you need to be in the state you are relocating to no less than 10 business days before the start of the fellowship.**

Benefits

• End-of-program financial award.
• Healthcare coverage with 100% of healthcare insurance premiums covered by the employer.
• Access to a national Member Assistance Program, which includes financial and legal assistance, medical advocacy, and counseling services.
• Professional and Personal Development Training
• Career-readiness training in interview preparation, salary negotiation, and developing a professional resume and cover letter.
• Attending panels, workshops, and presentations by climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking opportunities.

About Climate Corps

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship program that provides professional development opportunities for emerging leaders through the implementation of sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. To see a full list of climate, energy, and sustainability positions posted by Climate Corps, please visit here: https://jobs.climatecorps.org/listings. We are constantly adding positions, so make sure to frequently check this site to see if there are new opportunities available.

SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. A commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework is required. https://www.seiinc.org/dei.html