Outdoor Environmental Educator

CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

Outdoor Environmental Educator at Aldama Elementary School

Location: Los Angeles, California

Number of Positions Available: 3

Time Commitment: September 15, 2025 - August 14, 2026

This is a full-time, 11-month, 1700-hour program from September 15, 2025 - August 14, 2026. Fellows commit to a 40-hour work week, typically Monday - Friday, approximately 8am - 5pm, with occasional evening and weekend commitments based on project needs. 175+ 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 15, 2025 - Aug 14, 2026 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 400 positions available across California for the 2025-26 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 over 175 dedicated hours for professional development and training while receiving hands-on experience in the climate field.

CCAC Fellows 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 - July  31, 2025, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 20, 2025.

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Program Benefits

As an Outdoor Environmental Educator at Aldama Elementary School, you’ll engage directly with a vibrant bilingual and predominantly Spanish-speaking community, building valuable experience in cross-cultural communication and community connection. The role offers hands-on opportunities to mentor youth from transitional kindergarten through 5th grade, while strengthening skills in education and youth development. Educators will expand their professional networks through partnerships with local environmental nonprofits, city agencies, and LAUSD divisions, and gain meaningful insight into LAUSD’s Community Schools initiative. Collaboration with the Aldama Green Team—a dedicated school greening volunteer organization—will further enrich this experience and amplify your impact. Other benefits include:

• Receive up to $33,600 stipend (before taxes) distributed evenly over the 11-month service term
• Earn up to $10,000 in education awards (before taxes and upon completion of 1700 hours)
• Participation in 175+ hours of training and professional development
• Receive food assistance via CalFresh (for those eligible)
• Forbearance on existing qualifying student loans and interest payments accrued during the service term*
• Minimum essential healthcare coverage
• Childcare assistance* (for those eligible)

Description of Duties

Aldama Elementary School invites passionate changemakers to help cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards. Rooted in a commitment to high-quality, culturally relevant bilingual education, this role uplifts Aldama’s mission by centering environmental sustainability, community partnership, and student empowerment. Outdoor Environmental Educators will help bring to life a student-driven compost and edible food recovery program, support campus greening through the Aldama Master Greening Plan, and co-create place-based climate education in collaboration with teachers and local partners. Educators will advance Aldama’s dual-language mission by developing bilingual curriculum and interpretive materials, deepening engagement with Spanish-speaking families, and fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility toward the natural world. Through hands-on education and inclusive community events, this role contributes to a more climate-resilient campus and an inspired, empowered school community. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate student-led environmental education programs including composting and waste diversion, with a focus on urban greening spaces
• Design bilingual, culturally relevant curriculum and signage aligned with NGSS and project-based learning that highlights climate resilience, native plants, and sustainable practices
• Lead climate-focused community engagement events—such as greening days and school-wide garden projects—in partnership with students, families, and local organizations
• Strengthen communication and participation from Spanish-speaking families by providing accessible materials and hosting inclusive educational experiences
• Collaborate with teachers and environmental partners to integrate hands-on, outdoor learning opportunities that reflect the values and vision of the Aldama Master Greening Plan
• Track program data and analyze results to quantify climate impact

Minimum Program Eligibility Requirements

• Live in California by August 15, 2025
• Be at least 18 years of age by August 15, 2025
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful US resident to participate

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

Experience in Community Outreach, Composting, Edible Food Recovery, Engaging with K-12 students, Environmental Education, Environmental Justice/Equity, Habitat Restoration, Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration, Native Plant Management, Project Management, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Tree Planting/Care, and Volunteer Management & Engagement. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. 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 Aldama Elementary School

Aldama Elementary is a Title 1, UTK-5th grade elementary school with a Spanish Dual Language Immersion program. Aldama is located in Highland Park, Los Angeles. The Aldama Green Team is a community volunteer organization that collaborates with school administration to support campus greening, beautification, and environmental literacy and advocacy within the student and greater Aldama community. More info: aldamaes.lausd.org

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Apply Today!

Applications are accepted May 1 - July 31, 2025, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 20, 2025. Interviews will take place May - August, with all positions filled by September 2025. 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 5 preferred organizations and positions within the application.

*Program structure, fellow benefits, and final participation are subject to approved grant award(s).