CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS
Food Rescue Fellow at FIND Food Bank
Location: Indio, California
Number of Positions Available: 4
Time Commitment: September 16, 2024 - August 15, 2025
This is a full-time, 11-month, 1700-hour program from September 16, 2024 - August 15, 2025. Fellows commit to a 40-hour work week, typically Monday - Friday, approximately 8am - 5pm, with occasional evening and weekend commitments based on project needs. 170-340 of these hours are dedicated to professional development.
**Please note: Due to the full-time commitment of the Program, students enrolled in undergraduate courses between Sep 16, 2024 - Aug 14, 2025 will not be eligible to participate in the California Climate Action Corps Program.
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About the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship
The California Climate Action Corps has over 350 positions available across California for the 2024-25 CCAC Fellowship. This is a climate-focused, workforce development program for emerging climate and environmental leaders. These are paid, full-time fellowships—similar to internships—but with 170-340 dedicated hours for professional development and training while receiving hands-on experience in the climate field.
CCAC Fellows serve as AmeriCorps members and are matched with organizations across California to mobilize communities to take direct climate action and lead projects focused on wildfire resiliency, urban greening, and organic waste diversion and edible food recovery.
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Applications are accepted May 1 - August 16, 2024, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 21, 2024.
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Program Benefits
FIND Food Bank will provide Fellows with dedicated mentors and staff as guides for a tailored professional journey. Along with professional development opportunities, Fellows will connect with our network of NGOs, government agencies, and local businesses, helping to expand their professional connections. Other benefits include:
- Receive up to a $33,600 stipend (pre-tax) spread evenly over 11 months
- Earn up to $10,000 (pre-tax) education award upon completion of 1700 hours
- Participate in 170-340 hours of professional development & training
- Minimum essential healthcare coverage
- Forbearance on qualifying student loans and interest payments accrued during term
- Food assistance and child care assistance (for those eligible)
Description of Duties
Discover a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact in your community! As a Food Recovery Fellow at FIND Food Bank, you'll be at the forefront of efforts to combat food insecurity while championing sustainability. From recruiting volunteers and organizing engaging events to diverting food waste through composting and recycling initiatives, your contributions will directly support our mission to reduce waste and increase food rescue rates. Join us in reducing waste disposal by 75% and increasing food rescue by 20% by 2025 to create a greener, more equitable future for all! Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Spearhead FIND's volunteer recruitment, engaging the community to expand and support our dedicated volunteer base
- Implement our innovative composting program, coordinating the diversion of over 2,000 lbs. of food waste monthly
- Organize dynamic community events to advocate food recovery and sustainability efforts, ensuring resources are available to encourage community engagement
- Develop an education curriculum and lead outreach events to inform and inspire community members to participate in food recovery initiatives
- Assist the warehouse team in packing events, sorting expired food donations, and streamlining material storage for seamless food recycling and effective
- Track program data and analyze results to quantify climate impact
Minimum Program Eligibility Requirements
- Live in California by August 16, 2024
- Be at least 18 years of age by September 16, 2024
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful US resident to participate
Desired Qualifications/Skills
Experience in Volunteer Engagement, Event Coordination, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Field Experience, Project Management, Organic Waste/ Edible Food Recovery, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, and Data/ Quantitative Analysis. Other valuable contributions include:
- An interest in climate change mitigation, volunteerism, or public service
- Experience with outreach, education, training, or community behavior change
- Fundamental understanding of climate change science, environmental policies in California, and/or environmental priorities
- Excellent organizational, writing, interpersonal, and speaking skills
About FIND Food Bank
FIND Food Bank (Food In Need of Distribution) is dedicated to relieving hunger, the causes of hunger, and the problems associated with hunger through awareness, education, and mobilization of resources and community involvement. We distribute over 20 million meals to over 150,000 people on average every month from 150+ distribution sites. Our goal is to end hunger and food scarcity in the in the Coachella Valley desert region to create a sustainable food system for a more climate resilient world.
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Apply Today!
Applications are accepted May 1 - August 16, 2024, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 21, 2024. Interviews will take place May - August, with all positions filled by August 2024. This is a competitive program and interviews are not guaranteed. CCAC is an equal opportunity Fellowship with a preference for candidates already living in the communities they will serve. Applications are for the California Climate Action Corps Program in general, but applicants can select up to 3 preferred organizations and positions within the application.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $3,055.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Work Location: In person