Sustainability Associate - Climate Education & Engagement

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: Hybrid (2-3 days/week in person) Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions? As a Sustainability Associate - Climate Education & Engagement in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives with the San Mateo County Sustainability Department. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of onsite work 2-3 days per week, as well as periodic weekend and evening work. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in advancing climate resiliency by coordinating youth education programs and assisting with community engagement within San Mateo County. You will support the implementation of the Youth Climate Ambassadors and Youth Exploring Climate Science programs, which focus on leadership development and climate science education. Through mentoring and coordinating workshops, you will inspire and equip students with the skills necessary for climate action. Additionally, you will work closely with others on the Communications team, honing communication skills and engaging the community on sustainability topics. There will be other learning opportunities across the other department program areas, such as waste reduction and climate adaptation. About Our Partner: San Mateo County Sustainability Department The San Mateo County Sustainability Department strives to improve the sustainability of the County’s operations and the greater community through work in areas of renewable energy and energy efficiency, resource conservation, active transportation, climate resiliency, affordable housing, and greenhouse gas emission reductions. San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest counties in California. In the San Mateo County Sustainability Department, you will find people who... Are passionate about protecting and saving the environment while serving the community. Are compassionate and empathetic to the needs of colleagues, community members, and stakeholders. Actively work to ensure inclusion in programs. Value varied life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. They partner with local nonprofits and community-based organizations to support designing and implementing programs and outreach that are inclusive, impactful, and responsive to community needs. What You’ll Do Support program coordination and impl...