Community Engagement Coordinator
About the role
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: Remote (Within California)
Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions? As a Community Engagement Coordinator in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives with the California Community College Chancellor's Office. This is a remote position within California, with the expectation of regular travel to colleges and universities in your geographic region.
In this role, you'll play a critical role in advancing Vision 2030 by supporting the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and partnering with all 116 California community colleges to implement climate action and sustainability initiatives. Working at the intersection of climate resilience, higher education, and institutional transformation, the Fellow will provide technical assistance to colleges completing the AASHE STARS sustainability assessment and reporting framework, helping campuses measure progress and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's largest systems of higher education while gaining hands-on experience in climate planning, sustainability metrics, stakeholder engagement, and statewide program implementation. Fellows will collaborate with college leaders, faculty, staff, and statewide partners to advance equitable, resilient, and sustainable campus practices. Through mentorship, professional development, and exposure to state climate policy and higher education leadership, Fellows will build valuable skills in project management, data analysis, sustainability reporting, and systems-level climate action.
About Our Partner: California Community College Chancellor's Office
California Community College Chancellor's Office is the administrative headquarters for the country's largest higher education system. With 116 colleges and 2.2 million students, the California Community Colleges seek to educate students from all backgrounds and with all educational goals, from transfer to workforce development. Under Vision 2030, the 116 colleges have been asked to lead the way in climate action, including with curriculum integration, workforce development for climate-ready careers, sustainable facilities and operations, and community engagement with climate partners.
What You'll Do
- Support AASHE STARS Implementation for clusters of 2-3 colleges: Provide technical assistance to California Community Colleges in completing AASHE STARS assessment, including data collection, documentation, reporting, and identification of opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Advance Vision 2030 Climate Initiatives: Assist in implementing statewide climate action priorities that support Vision 2030, with a focus on climate resilience, sustainability, equity, and institutional transformation across the 116 California Community Colleges.
- Provide Campus Engagement and Technical Assistance: Build collaborative relationships with college leaders, faculty, and staff to support sustainability efforts and promote climate action.