The California Climate Action Corps Fellowship places a statewide force of emerging leaders with tribal communities, nonprofits, public agencies and educational institutions to mobilize communities through volunteer engagement, climate action and education service projects. Fellows receive training, earn certifications, and build professional skills over an 11-month term, from September through August. Fellow projects focus on urban greening, organic waste and edible food recovery and wildfire resiliency.
The program is rooted in hope for a better tomorrow and offers a Fellowship for emerging climate and civic leaders.
Program Overview and Benefits
Fellows will receive personalized mentorship from industry experts, gaining hands-on experience in volunteer mobilization, policy change initiatives, and project/nonprofit management. The program offers professional development guided by experienced mentors and staff while providing valuable connections to a vast network of leading organizations in climate resiliency. The CCAC program includes many benefits such as a monthly stipend, education awards, healthcare coverage, and more.
Benefits of Serving at Â鶹AV
1. Gain first-hand experience in higher education
2. Work with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff across campus and in the community
3. Learn about policy and decision-making processes at the CSU system-wide level
4. Opportunity to network with sustainability professionals across campus and the broader CSU system
5. Receive professional development such as volunteer management, event planning, and public speaking skills
Apply to Become a CCAC Fellow!
CCAC accepts applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship Term (September 15, 2025 – August 15, 2026). This is a general application for Fellowships with CCAC, but applicants can select up to three preferred positions in the application. After applying, all candidates must attend an info session to be eligible for interviews. If you're eager to progress in the recruitment process, or just interested in learning more about the CCAC program, please .
Applications will be accepted May 1 - July 30, 2025, with priority given to applications received by June 20th.
For more information on the requirements, check the.
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CCAC @ Â鶹AV
Â鶹AV will be hiring eight Fellows for the 2025-26 cohort. The is listed as "California State University, Northridge - Sustainability Engagement Fellow" on the . This position description is all-encompassing of Â鶹AV's three distinct focus areas so applicants should apply to this position if interested in Â鶹AV as a host site, regardless of the focus area of interest.
The eight fellows will be divided into the following focus areas, with opportunities to work together and partner on projects/programs.
Urban Greening (2 Fellows)
- Plant, maintain, and distribute trees and native plants through Â鶹AVʼs G.A.R.D.E.N. and local greening efforts
- Facilitate community events promoting urban greening and climate resilience
- Support composting operations and community food scrap drop-offs using LA Compostʼs three-bin system
Wildfire Resiliency (2 Fellows)
- Organize community wildfire preparedness events like the Wildfire Symposium and K–12 education programs
- Lead wildfire resilience activities—including brush clearance, invasive species removal, and home hardening
- Design and support educational installations demonstrating defensible space and Indigenous land stewardship
Organic Waste Recovery (2 Fellows)
- Coordinate edible food recovery and redistribution with partners and Â鶹AVʼs MataBites alert system
- Educate students and staff on food waste reduction strategies in high-impact zones (dining halls, events, housing)
- Lead large-scale events like Zest Fest and Matador Move-Out to recover and redirect surplus food
Volunteer Engagement (2 Fellows)
- Expand participation in climate-related service by engaging students, local organizations, and community members
- Lead outreach campaigns and coordinate service events across Â鶹AV and the wider community
- Support flagship events including Community Climate Action Day, MLK Day of Climate Justice, and Climate Action Pop-Ups
Fellow Impact at Â鶹AV (2021-2024)
- Planted 300 trees and native plants on-campus and in the local community.
- Distributed 10,000 pounds of edible food to feed students and community members.
- Diverted 10,000 pounds of organic waste from landfills via composting
- Hosted/led over 25 events focused on climate action and volunteerism
- Provided over 40,000 hours of service to the Â鶹AV and broader community
2023-2024 Term
