Host: City of Irvine
Openings: 1
Project Focus: Climate Adaptation (e.g., sea level rise planning, environmental justice, climate migration planning), Climate Mitigation, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Waste Management
Skills Needed: Community Engagement, Research, Community Outreach, Data Analysis,

Remote or On-Site Placement

Hybrid – Fridays will be remote for the fellow.

Service Needs & Plans

The fellow will serve the City of Irvine and its Environmental Programs Division. The projects will include implementation of the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, organic waste recycling policy, development of zero waste and decarbonization policies.

Project Description

The fellow will support the City of Irvine’s climate initiatives, including:
– Development of the City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
– Support for the City’s clean energy and decarbonization programs
– Supporting implementation of the organic waste recycling
– Assistance with developing new climate policies to reach the City’s climate goals

Desired Skills

The fellow should be adept at policy research and community engagement.

Organization & Workplace Highlights

The Environmental Programs team is a small but mighty group of passionate and caring people who love the opportunity to build each other up and support this critical work to create a carbon neutral City by 2030. We value a good work life balance and are committed to fairness and equality.

Community Highlights

The City of Irvine is one of the top ten fastest growing cities in the nation, with over 300,000 residents and home to a robust clean tech industry housing EV companies such as Rivian, Karma Fisker and more. Centrally located in Orange County, Irvine has positioned itself as a regional sustainability leader, developing the County’s first ever Community Choice Energy program and defaulting the community in 100% renewable energy.