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California Environmental Voters

Youth Ambassador

California Environmental Voters, Fresno, California, United States, 93650

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Employment Type:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt (12-15 hours a week)

Base pay range:

$20.00/hr

Position Location:

Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sierra Nevada

Work Schedule:

Hybrid schedule – in person at least once every four weeks

EnviroVoters Education Fund and EnviroVoters are launching a search for Youth Ambassadors to join our team to advance climate justice and environmental advocacy in the Central Valley, Inland Empire, and Sierra Nevada regions.

Responsibilities

Attend weekly meetings online to learn grassroots organizing skills, public speaking, advocacy, and complete administrative duties; collaborate with the cohort and meet at least once monthly in person with the regional cohort.

Coordinate with your cohort to plan the next phase of the WE CAN! campaign and push for youth climate boards in your region.

Develop and lead community initiatives and run grassroots campaigns to advance environmental solutions.

Plan and coordinate events (workshops, information sessions, volunteer recruitment, forums) to engage students and community members and recruit volunteers on clean air, clean water, and youth civic participation.

Expand awareness on climate, environmental policies, environmental justice, and related local issues through digital organizing and social media advocacy.

Increase youth civic participation through issue-based organizing and nonpartisan get-out-the-vote activities.

Meet with local elected officials and state legislators to advocate for sustainability, environmental justice, and youth involvement.

Attend two staff retreats across the three regions (Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento) in fall and winter.

Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Skills

Dedication for 12 hours weekly minimum

Passionate about environmental justice, sustainability, and environmental policy

Strong public speaking skills

Good time management

Critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated and willing to take initiative

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

What Else You Should Know This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to assume a pivotal role with this organization from September 2025 to June 2026. There are opportunities to extend the role into a two-year program following the conclusion of this term.

Qualifications Ideal candidates are deeply passionate about protecting the environment, understand environmental justice issues, and are committed to advocating for equitable solutions. They should be enthusiastic about actively engaging in initiatives that promote equity and possess the following attributes:

Commitment to 12+ hours per week

Dedication to environmental justice, sustainability, and policy

Strong public speaking skills

Effective time management

Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Self-motivation and initiative

Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

Organization and Location Organization: California Environmental Voters / EnviroVoters Education Fund. Regions: Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sierra Nevada, with in-person requirements as part of hybrid work.

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