Energy Advisor & Volunteer Coordinator

About the role

The 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.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit volunteers for the program, with an emphasis on diversity that reflects the Eastside community.
• Create and deliver training materials for volunteers around heat pumps.
• Schedule volunteers to staff community events.
• Engage community members directly as an Energy Advisor and at outreach events.
• Build out reference materials related to heat pump water heaters and induction stoves.
• Support volunteers in answering questions for which there is no previously established answer, and establish a knowledge base for future volunteers.
• Manage the Energy Smart Eastside CRM and installation reporting.
• Maintain and improve tabling materials.
• Organize and deliver community presentations around energy efficiency and heat pumps.

What We Provide

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $3500.
• $2000 end-of-program financial award.
• 10 Personal Days (for a standard 14-month Fellowship), in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
• Education or experience in energy efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a particular ability to understand complex topics and translate them for a wide range of audiences.
• The ability to work onsite on a hybrid basis (Tuesdays & Thursdays on-site).
• 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).
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Nice-to-haves

• Coursework in engineering, energy systems, climate science, building science, or similar experience is preferred.
• Previous experience coordinating or leading volunteers.
• Confidence in navigating ambiguity and developing an independent work plan to achieve a stated outcome.
• Fluency in Mandarin, Hindi, or Spanish.

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.