Sustainability Associate - Communications & Engagement Sustainability Associate - Communication

Sustainability Associate - Communications & Engagement

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Building Leaders for a Resilient World Hybrid 1 day ago

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: 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 – Communications & 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.

The Communications & Engagement Fellowship is an exciting opportunity to help advance the San Mateo County Sustainability Department’s mission, vision, and program goals through the coordination and implementation of the Department’s communications and community engagement efforts.

The Fellow will help create materials and content to promote and support the Sustainability Department programs. This includes designing and creating materials such as flyers, presentations, social media posts, newsletters, videos, and more. The Fellow will also support outreach and engagement strategies with internal and external stakeholders and represent the Department at community events across San Mateo County.

In support of the Communications team, the Fellow will bring creative thinking to develop content that resonates with a variety of audiences and support public outreach and engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience working with communities with varied backgrounds. The ideal candidate will also have excellent writing skills and a good understanding of visual design to assist in crafting a variety of communications materials and implementing branding standards.

• Write and edit content for the department’s website, newsletters, and social media channels, focusing on topics related to waste reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, and other sustainability topics.
• Support coordination and implementation of the Department’s community engagement programs and communications, including coordinating materials needed for outreach events and development of new materials as needed.
• Create engaging presentations and materials to support internal communications and program initiatives.
• Attend outreach events and engage with community members to promote sustainability initiatives.
• Brainstorm, organize, and evaluate community engagement activities with stakeholders such as partners and community‑based organizations to advance the department’s programs in waste reduction, climate resilience, greenhouse gas reduction, and water quality.
• Track and organize task orders with vendors and community‑based organizations.
• Track and report program metrics to monitor progress.

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $3,570.
• $1,000 end‑of‑program financial award.
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
• 10 Personal Days (for a standard 10‑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…