Climate Engagement Fellow

📋 Description

• Support Bellevue's 5-year sustainability plan and related programs.
• Lead the City's annual Tree Giveaway.
• Engage residents, students, businesses, and community groups.
• Support the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund and Heat/Smoke kit programs.
• Contribute to climate mitigation and resilience initiatives.
• Hybrid role with on-site Tue/Thu in Bellevue.

🎯 Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication; public speaking.
• Passion for environment, urban forestry, and climate issues.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Independent work and teamwork; engage diverse communities.
• Familiarity with climate tools: GHG inventories, tree canopy, vulnerability assessments.
• Authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship; must be 18+.

🎁 Benefits

• Fixed monthly stipend of $3,500.
• $2,000 end-of-program award.
• Health care coverage fully paid by SEI.
• 14 personal days plus observed holidays.
• Career-readiness training: interview prep, salary negotiation, resume help.
• Networking with climate resilience professionals; panels and workshops.