Sustainability Service Corps - Fellowship Application

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Welcome

Welcome to the Fellowship application portal for Sustainability Service Corps! We are thrilled to have you here.

SSC is currently accepting applications for the 2026 short-term fellowship. Opportunities are available for both 1200-hour and 900-hour fellowships starting in late January and early March 2026. This is a general application for the SSC Fellowship, but applicants may select up to five preferred positions if multiple fellowship options are available. The application includes questions about your background, the option to upload a current resume, and short narrative essays. We anticipate that completing the application will take approximately 30 to 60 minutes.

Sustainability Service Corps (SSC) is a bridge-to-career AmeriCorps Fellowship program that delivers professional development to emerging leaders who implement projects related to sustainability, education, and community engagement for municipalities, nonprofits, schools, and disadvantaged communities across California.

 

During the term of service, SSC Fellows have the opportunity to make significant contributions by leading meaningful projects while also developing as professionals, growing their networks, and establishing a career in the field. 

 

SSC Fellows and Partners empower climate-ready communities to build a sustainable and healthy future for our people and planet.

For more detailed information about our program and available positions, please visit the Sustainability Service Corps website or email the SSC team at ssc@bacr.org.

Thank you again for your interest in our program!


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Gender, Ethnicity and Date of Birth





You must be at least 17 years of age?

Ability to Travel




National Service / Military Experience







Criminal History / Agreement
  • Applicants offered a position with Sustainability Service Corps must complete a California, out-of-state (if applying from outside CA), and federal background check, as well as clear the National Sex Offender Public Register search prior to the start of their first service day. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon results from the checks. Additionally, applicants are not officially AmeriCorps Fellows and cannot begin their service, log hours, or receive their stipend until results from ALL checks have been returned and reviewed. Please indicate that you understand and accept these eligibility requirements. (checkbox)
  • Candidates are ineligible to serve within the Sustainability Service Corps if they are registered, or required to be registered, as a sex offender; have been convicted of murder; or those who have major felony convictions. Have you ever been convicted of a federal felony in the past?
  • If yes, please describe the felony as well as any rehabilitation or action taken since


Ability to Work in the United States


How did you hear about Sustainability Service Corps?


Education, Interests, Skills and Experience

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Skills


Language Skills


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Narrative
Sustainability Service Corps is a competitive Fellowship program. This essay section is a chance to speak directly about your interest in the program. We would love to hear your authentic voice in your responses. For more information about the Fellowship, click here

Responses created using ChatGPT or any other AI may disqualify you from consideration. 



Partner Preferences
Please list your top 5 placement sites. Visit the Sustainability Service Corps website to access the list of participating host partner sites.





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Resume and References


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Personnel Requirements

Fingerprinting:

The State of California requires that all individuals working with children/youth be fingerprinted and registered with the California Department of Justice. BACR’s policy is to go above and beyond this requirement by making sure all staff and AmeriCorps members are fingerprinted and registered with both the DOJ and the FBI. BACR staff can assist in the fingerprinting process. The time frame for receiving the results varies (1-4 weeks, typically). During this time you may not work alone with children/youth.

Tuberculosis (TB) Test:

The State of California requires that all individuals working with children/youth must get a tuberculin test on an annual basis. Please provide an original copy of the results of your most recent test if you had one within the last year. If you have not had one, BACR staff will assist you in locating a free or low cost clinic to do so. Please keep in mind that TB test results are available 2-3 days after the test is administered.

Required Documentation:

It is necessary in the State of California for all employees to have appropriate employment eligibility and tax information on hand. Furthermore, AmeriCorps members must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States and have documentation to prove this. This information is forwarded to government agencies for tax and immigration reasons. This information is very important and must be provided to the personnel manager as soon as possible. If this information is not available employment with BACR will be terminated.

Please be prepared to show one of the following in Column A OR one from each of Columns B and C.

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Unexpired U.S. passport Drivers license or ID card issued by a state or outlying posession of the United States, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority, or outlying possessin of the United States bearing an official seal
Certificate of U.S. citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561) U.S. military card U.S. citizen ID card (INS Form I-197)
Certificate of naturalization (INS form N-550 or N-570) School ID card with a photograph ID card for use of resident citizen in the United States (INS From I-179)
Alien registration receipt card with photo (INS Form I-551)
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