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: On-site
Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions? As a Sustainability Reporting Fellow in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives with College of Marin. This is an on-site position with the expectation of on-site work 5 days per week.
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Operations, the Sustainability Reporting Specialist will collect, verify, and report data for the College of Marin AASHE Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) assessment. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to the College of Marin's sustainability goals.
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher EducationTM (AASHE®️) is widely recognized as the leading resource for faculty, administrators, staff, and students for its 900 member campuses across 48 U.S. states, 1 U.S. territory, 9 Canadian provinces, and 20 countries. AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™️ (STARS®️), developed by the higher education community through an inclusive process, provides a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. An institution’s STARS score is based on the percentage of applicable points earned in credits across four main categories: Academics, Engagement, Operations, and Planning & Administration, with recognition for sustainability leadership at the reporter, bronze, silver, gold, and platinum levels. The report empowers campuses to establish a baseline for sustainability achievements, enables meaningful comparisons over time and across institutions using a common set of measurements, and facilitates planning for long-term sustainability goals through engagement of the entire campus community.
About Our Partner: College of Marin
College of Marin (COM) is committed to campus sustainability efforts and inspiring change in students, faculty, and staff. Through collective efforts and individual action, COM believes that they can all help to combat climate change and be better caretakers of our precious environmental and campus resources. The driven efforts of the college over the past decade make COM stand out as an exceptionally green organization, receiving a nomination for the Joe Garbarino Green Business Award in 2018. The College is also a recipient of multiple measures to renovate the Kentfield and Indian Valley Campuses with LEED-certified buildings. COM has installed solar arrays and is preparing to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to further reduce the environmental impact of the campus.
At COM, exceptional educational spaces designed to facilitate hands-on learning about sustainability meet a powerful commitment to educating students about the health of the earth and its resources. The goal of the college is for students to become active stewards of Marin and the North Bay. Through supportive educational facilities and engaging student development measures, the faculty of California community colleges and universities excel in providing exciting experiences in sustainability, from the classroom to the world at large, that students can take with them into the next steps of their lives.
What You’ll Do
- Complete training on the use of the STARS reporting tool, goal-setting, project management, and best practices for submission of an AASHE STARS assessment.
- Complete training to become a STARS Data Quality-certified professional.
- Collaborate with the Fellowship Site Supervisor to identify and prioritize data collection for the STARS credits applicable to the College of Marin campus.
- Identify campus data providers in collaboration with the Fellowship Site Supervisor.
- Develop and execute a plan for quantitative and qualitative data collection using collaborative tools, including Google Sheets and Asana project management software.
- Utilize the STARS technical manual to ensure that all data is accurate and complies with specific reporting requirements.
What We Provide
- A fixed, monthly stipend of $3450.
- $1000 end-of-program financial award.
- 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 the AASHE STARS Data Quality Certificate.
- The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree or commensurate experience in environmental studies, sustainability, or related fields.
- Experience in sustainability tracking and initiatives.
- Familiarity with sustainability terminology.
- Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets.
- Ability to communicate efficiently with diverse campus constituents.
- Ability to work independently as well as with diverse, multi-stakeholder groups.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Technically adept and detail-oriented.
- Ability to logically troubleshoot problems and develop creative solutions.
- The ability to work onsite on a full-time basis. 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
- Interest and skill in identifying effective data collection practices for a college campus.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, and a desire to build out new processes.
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.
Join the Climate Corps Movement
Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action. Our fellows work on cutting-edge sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, building essential skills and creating real-world impact. Since 2010, Climate Corps has empowered over 800 Fellows to work with 500+ partners on 1,350 transformative projects. With nearly 99% of Fellows continuing careers in sustainability, you could be the next environmental leader shaping a better future!
Our Hiring Values
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.
How to Apply
By applying to the Climate Corps Fellowship, you'll automatically be considered for all relevant positions. Apply only once to the position in your geographic region that best matches your background.
