Community Engagement Coordinator

• Provide technical assistance to California Community Colleges in completing AASHE STARS sustainability assessment, including data collection, documentation, reporting, and identification of opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Advance Vision 2030 climate initiatives by assisting in implementing statewide climate action priorities with a focus on climate resilience, sustainability, equity, and institutional transformation.
• Build collaborative relationships with college administrators, faculty, staff, and sustainability leaders to support climate planning and adoption of best practices.
• Analyze and communicate sustainability data, develop resources and training, and support statewide climate programs and partnerships.

This role directly supports California's community colleges in measuring and improving their sustainability performance, contributing to statewide climate action and resilience efforts that benefit students, communities, and the environment.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, climate policy, engineering, public administration, higher education, or a closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge of climate action, sustainability, greenhouse gas reduction, resilience planning, or environmental programs, preferably in higher education, government, or the public sector.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and organizing quantitative and qualitative data using spreadsheets or other data management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management and organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset.

• Fixed monthly stipend of $3900 (approximately $46,800 annual).
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.
• Health care coverage with 100% of premiums covered by SEI.
• 10 personal days plus holidays.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, professional development, and networking opportunities.
• University of California Climate Stewards Certification.

SEI (Strategic Energy Innovations) runs the Climate Corps Fellowship program, an award-winning fellowship that prepares the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action by placing fellows with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses on cutting-edge sustainability projects.