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: June 1st, 2026

Length of Fellowship: 10 months

Location Type: On-site

Are you looking for hands-on experience solving problems related to climate action and energy efficiency within a Higher Education context? As an Energy Management Associate in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to build out the energy management program while working collaboratively with professionals across campus, representing a variety of roles and disciplines at the University of Puget Sound. This is an on-site position with the expectation of on-site work up to 5 days per week on site. Occasional evening hours to perform site walks as appropriate, not to occur more than once a month (fellows are encouraged to flex their time). 

The Fellow will be responsible for taking existing campus energy management efforts to the next level, including analyzing trends in energy use, researching improvements to data collection methods, and identifying opportunities for energy savings. The Fellow will create outreach materials for students, staff, and faculty on campus to drive behavior change. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to learn about other subjects within campus sustainability, such as climate mitigation and adaptation, managing solid waste, and encouraging sustainable transportation, as time allows. This role offers a meaningful entry point into campus sustainability work, with hands-on experience that can help shape your path in the climate field.

Projects you will be working on include:

• Ensuring documentation is complete for Clean Building Performance Standard Compliance.
• As part of a larger asset inventory and O&M Plan development effort, integrating preventative maintenance measures for building systems into an existing work-order system
• Work as a member of the internal energy team to identify opportunities for energy savings and implement solutions.
• A student-facing energy efficiency behavior change campaign.

About Our Partner: University of Puget Sound

The University of Puget Sound is an independent, predominantly residential liberal arts college located in Tacoma, WA. Facilities Services at the University of Puget Sound is responsible for the management, maintenance, and operation of all of the university's buildings and grounds, as well as the physical development of the campus. Facilities Services houses the Office of Sustainability, which oversees campus recycling and composting, educational programming, strategic planning related to sustainability, and leads energy efficiency efforts on campus.

Partner-Provided Benefits (in addition to Climate Corps Benefits):

• Participation in the Building Operator Certification series.
• Green Building Practicum training.

What You’ll Do

• Energy Management:
  • Monitor campus energy use trends and equipment performance.
  • Identify opportunities for energy savings across campus.
  • Participate in TPU and PSE Commercial Strategic Energy Management (CSEM) meetings.
  • Support CBPS Operations & Maintenance Plan and Energy Management Plan development.
• Research and Data Analysis:
  • Perform research and analysis, develop performance metrics, and monitor and evaluate energy conservation program progress towards efficiency goals.
  • Research and propose improved processes for data collection and management.
  • Assist with updating the 2025 GHG emissions inventory for Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions.
• Project Management:
  • Support compliance with WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard, including attending cohort meetings and tracking key deadlines for documentation submission.
  • Support relevant grant application opportunities as they arise.
• Campus Engagement:
  • Design graphic materials such as emails, stickers, and posters to promote sustainable behaviors.
  • Implement behavior change actions and campaigns to support energy conservation on campus.
  • Provide support for energy-related student capstone projects and research inquiries.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in energy systems, natural resources, sustainability, environmental science and policy, engineering, or other related fields.
• Upper-level coursework or capstone project experience in energy management, energy systems, technical data analysis (such as life-cycle analysis), or carbon accounting.
• Related experience in fields related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy management, and/or data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments, make independent judgments and/or decisions, and discern when action at a higher level is required.
• Experience working collaboratively.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects and maintain an organized and well-communicated workflow.
• Comfort with conducting outreach, including in-person tabling and creating outreach materials.
• A deep passion for sustainability, with the practical skills and abilities to effect change in complex systems.
• The ability to work onsite on a full-time basis. This position requires the employee to be physically located within commuting distance of the site location at the time of hire. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.
• 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).
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

We encourage everyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We value all perspectives and believe that a unique background can bring significant strengths to this role, even if some qualifications are not fully met.

What We Provide

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $3950.
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.​
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
• Fellows receive 10 personal days for a standard 10-month fellowship (prorated for longer terms), which may be used for vacation or sick time. Additionally, Fellows follow their partner site's holiday schedule to observe the same holidays as their team.
• 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 equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

Climate Corps Fellowships are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as temporary, educational internships that emphasize training and career development, and thus no employment relationship exists, nor compensation is required. However, while not considered traditional employment, Fellows receive a living stipend and professional development support throughout the program.

Recruiting Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submissions, as we may stop accepting new applications once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Join the Climate Corps Movement

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action. Our fellows work on cutting-edge sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, building essential skills and creating real-world impact. Since 2010, Climate Corps has empowered over 800 Fellows to work with 500+ partners on 1,350 transformative projects. With nearly 99% of Fellows continuing careers in sustainability, you could be the next environmental leader shaping a better future!

Our 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. 

How to Apply

By applying to the Climate Corps Fellowship, you'll automatically be considered for all relevant positions. Apply only once to the position in your geographic region that best matches your background.