Outreach & Engagement Fellow
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: June 1st, 2026
Length of Fellowship: 10 months
Location Type: Hybrid
Be at the forefront of the clean energy transition. If you are looking to launch a career in the energy sector while making a real difference in your community, join Ava Community Energy as an Outreach & Engagement Fellow through the Climate Corps program. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of onsite work 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), as well as some evening and weekend events.
In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of climate action and community building, representing Ava at local events and partnering with organizations to connect residents to the benefits of clean energy. Working under the direction of the Outreach & Engagement Manager, you’ll gain hands-on experience in marketing and customer education, making a tangible difference by bridging the gap between clean energy policy and local impact.
About Our Partner: Ava Community Energy
Ava Community Energy (Ava) exists to provide more renewable energy at competitive rates to our customers. Ava reinvests excess revenue into the community to create local green energy jobs, electrification programs, and clean power projects. They supply electricity to all accounts (residential, business, and municipal), and PG&E delivers it.
Partner-Provided Benefits (in addition to Climate Corps Benefits):
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Monthly internal 'lunch & learns' featuring presentations by different departments at Ava.
What You’ll Do
- Engage with and educate members of the public about our services at community events, sponsored sports games, and public speaking engagements.
- Directly interact with our customers, providing information and answering questions, while making a tangible impact on our local community.
- Work with partner community organizations on creative outreach & engagement campaigns to raise awareness of Ava's benefits and build trust in the community
- Collaborate with teammates on the outreach and marketing teams to develop creative sponsorship activations and practical education projects.
What We’re Looking For
- Interest in the energy sector and delivering an excellent customer experience.
- Knowledge of Alameda County and local events such as farmers' markets.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy; exercise sound judgment, creative problem solving, and effective dispute resolution.
- Ability to clearly communicate with the site supervisor.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or Google Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Flexible/adjusted work hours (must be willing to work weekends) - requirement for evenings/weekends when relevant.
- Must have a Driver's License and a car to be able to transport marketing materials to events.
- The ability to work onsite on a hybrid basis, typically 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). This position requires the employee to be physically located within commuting distance of the site location at the time of hire. 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
- Spanish and/or Cantonese/Mandarin Speaking highly desired.
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.
What We Provide
- A fixed, monthly stipend of $4450.
- $1000 end-of-program financial award.
- Healthcare coverage with 100% of healthcare insurance premiums covered by SEI.
- Fellows receive 10 personal days for a standard 10-month fellowship (prorated for longer terms), which may be used for vacation or sick time. Additionally, Fellows follow their partner site's holiday schedule to observe the same holidays as their team.
- 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.
- The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.
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.
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.