Project and Sustainability Associate

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.

Start Date:

March 2nd, 2026

Length of Fellowship: 10 months

Location Type:
Remote (must reside in California)

As a Project and Sustainability Associate in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful climate resiliency & energy efficiency initiatives across California’s community college system. This role focuses on establishing sustainability baselines, tracking progress on climate action, and developing strategic plans and recommendations for community colleges to meet the Chancellor’s Office Climate Action and Sustainability Goals.

Facilities Planning & Program Services, Inc. (FPPS) serves community colleges across California in facilities planning, project administration, energy benchmarking, and consulting services. FPPS works with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, the California Energy Commission, and major utilities to empower district and campus leaders to achieve sustainability and climate action goals through strategic planning, energy management, and critical funding and resources.

FPPS maintains the California Colleges Energy Resource & Sustainability Partnership website () to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability initiatives statewide.

• Coordinate sustainability data collection and benchmarking for State Center Community College District, Los Angeles Community College District, and additional contracted districts, inputting information into AASHE STARS.
• Develop baseline sustainability metrics and tracking systems aligned with individual district needs and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Climate Action and Sustainability Goals.
• Create comprehensive sustainability reports that identify progress, gaps, and actionable recommendations for community college districts.
• Organize and maintain sustainability data across multiple college partners using systematic file management and documentation practices.
• Research and present implementation strategies for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and other climate resilience projects.
• Analyze baseline data to identify trends, strengths, gaps, and potential areas for improvement across participating colleges.
• Produce clear, accessible summary reports that communicate baseline findings to college stakeholders.
• Support follow‑up activities for colleges that complete baselines, including developing sustainability action plans, policy recommendations, strategic roadmaps, and stakeholder presentations.
• Conduct annual state‑mandated benchmarking for various districts through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
• Develop and deliver educational content, including website resources and newsletter publications focused on energy conservation and sustainability best practices.
• Design and implement targeted outreach campaigns to increase awareness and utilization of energy efficiency programs, funding opportunities, and technical resources available to community colleges.

• Knowledge of sustainability concepts, metrics, and frameworks (energy, water, waste, transportation, procurement, GHG accounting, climate adaptation).
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present data in meaningful and accessible formats.
• Self‑directed work style with the ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with remote team members and…