CivicSpark
AmeriCorps
CivicSpark is an AmeriCorps program that
offers a unique opportunity for individuals
passionate about environmental and
community resilience to build professional
experience in the public sector through national
service.
By building capacity for local public agencies
to address emerging resilience challenges,
Fellows create a lasting impact in local
communities while building a robust
statewide network of peers, and gaining
technical and leadership skills.
MARCH 13 - FELLOW APPLICATION OPENS
MAY - CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS BEGIN
APRIL 7 - EARLY FELLOW APPLICATION DEADLINE
MAY 12 - PRIORITY FELLOW APPLICATION DEADLINE
JUNE 9 - REGULAR FELLOW APPLICATION DEADLINE
JULY - AUG - CANDIDATES BEGIN RECEIVING OFFERS
JULY 14 - LATE FELLOW APPLICATION DEADLINE
SEPTEMBER - FELLOW SERVICE YEAR BEGINS
Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of
the US
Ability to pass FBI, CA DOJ, out-of-state (if applicable),
and NSOPR background checks prior to service
Commitment to the full term of service (11 months)
Ability to work in a professional virtual/office setting
Strong communication (both verbal and written) and
teamwork skills
Minimum of 2-year AA degree from an accredited college or university
12 Months
09/01/2023
08/01/2024
04/07/2023
Advocacy Institute
Factory Farming Awareness Coalition
Do you teach students who are passionate about creating a more just, sustainable food system? We invite your students to join us for Factory Farming Awareness Coalition’s Summer 2023 Advocacy Institute!
The Advocacy Institute is an 8-week, fully-funded, immersive educational fellowship for high school and college students from June to August.
Key Program Dates:
Apr. 17th priority deadline
Jun. 4th application window closes for college advocates
Jun. 11th application window closes for high school advocates
Jun. 20th - Aug. 10th program for college advocates
Jun. 26th - Aug. 10th program for high school advocates
This Advocacy Institute is open to all students virtually and will include in-person opportunities in FFAC’s U.S. regions.
Students in FFAC’s Advocacy Institute will:
examine our food system’s impact on climate change, social justice, public health, and more
gain critical advocacy skills
connect with like-minded students from around the world
discover career pathways that will address the impacts of factory farming
Applicants are welcome to apply for need-based scholarships. Students can also earn academic credit!
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the program is full—students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Application Process
Admissions are competitive. Above all, we look for commitment to our mission and values. We look for candidates who will actively engage in our community and, later on, the Leadership Collective. There are no specific experience or GPA requirements.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis!**
Complete the online application below.
In addition to submitting an application through this website, please upload your resume and a project sample. Your project sample should be any project you have done that displays your skills and ideas, e.g., an academic essay, personal writing, creative project, art, video, or anything else. We will accept a sample of any size or length—quality over quantity.
After submitting your application, we will email you the recording of the information session to watch.
After watching the information session, if you think the program is a good fit for you, we will assess your application further and select the applicants who will be invited to an interview.
Within two weeks after your interview, we will let you know if you are accepted into the program.
**Applications are accepted on a rolling basis- students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and our final deadline for the Spring 2023 term is January 6, 2022. You are welcome to submit an application now for a future term. Please note which term you are applying for on the application.
Please reach out with additional questions to Leo Balik at leo@ffacoalition.org.
2.5
3 Months
04/01/2023
At Eco Now, apply for a paid internship and earn field study credit related to environmental policies.
eco now
About the Organization:
Our mission is to help consumers make sustainable choices. At Eco Now, we strive to educate others and provide locally sourced, handmade, and eco-friendly goods to reduce waste.
We educate our clients and our team members the importance on the end of life for materials used in their home or for their body. We show that recycling plastics, organics, and greywater is important to reduce the environmental impact of human consumption. We teach this by showing effective ways to prevent and reduce the use of plastics in every day life as well as how to properly dispose or recycle plastics; this is achieved with our non-profit partner "H&B ProdEx". We teach organic recycling by showing different ways to compost at home from organic materials being consumed such as food scraps and paper packaging. And We teach greywater recycling as en effective solution to reduce the impact of California's severe drought. Both organic and greywater recycling classes are taught theough our "eco classes now" department.
How to Apply: Please fill out the Eco Now Team Member Application Form in the link below and we'll keep your application on file for potential openings. https://www.econowca.com/become-a-team-member
To follow up with your application, email "Contact@EcoNowCA.com".
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Requirements (subject to change):
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Ability to assist customers with the highest quality.
Follow oral and written directions.
Write effectively.
Ability to use the store’s digital point of sale devices.
Accept feedback, be a team player by working well with others.
Perform duties with integrity,
COVID-19 Protocols: Regular sanitation of all spaces, good hygiene, effective hand washing and hand sanitation.
Placement Job Description:
Title: eco-guide
Supervisor: Owner/Supervisor: eco-guides are under the direct supervision of managers and manager of operations.
Principle Duties: The eco-guides play the most important single role in educating customers on the end of life of products and the impact it has on the environment, customer service, customer relations, cleanliness and maintenance of the store they are assigned to.
Specifically, eco-guides will:
Be a positive and professional representative of Eco Now, LLC.
Exemplify our mission by serving and educating our consumers about being Eco Now, Not Later.
Demonstrate superior customer relations and service.
Demonstrate superior knowledge of the company's ecological-friendly products.
Complete daily and deep cleaning assignments and records after completion.
Complete daily shift documentation which logs the pertinent information on each shift, including notes of circumstances and special customer requests and needs.
Document and communicate all store maintenance issues and equipment needs on the daily updates and inform store managers as needed (this includes serving tools needs, cleaning supply needs, etc).
Uphold and perform the highest cleaning and organizational standards on the sales floor and in the back stock areas.
Attend the Mandatory Monthly Meetings.
Participate in all required training.
Be an exemplary example of patience, respect, and due diligence throughout the entirety of your position.
Observe and adhere to safety postings and policies.
Report any violation of established procedures of personnel duties to your supervisor.
Complete any miscellaneous store tasks assigned to you from supervisors.
2930 Bristol St
Unit A102
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Map It
12-20
Ongoing
11/01/2022
11/01/2026
11/01/2026
EngrCEE 195 OCSD Project
Orange County Sustainability Decathlon
UCI is participating in the 2023 Sustainability Decathlon competition, where we design and build a fully-equipped 1000 sq ft carbon net neutral and energy-efficient house optimized for Southern California. We have opportunities available in all fields, including but not limited to:
Art And Media
Engineering and Construction
Communications And Marketing
Gardening and Cooking!
This project is across-department opportunity available to anyone at UCI, and will be built at the OC Fair in Oct 2023 for display alongside many other competing universities.
Please fill out our interest survey to learn more about the competition, or if you would like to join: https://forms.gle/hM5JAgqRy8GV5sUs8
OC Fair in Oct 2023
Map It
TBA
Ongoing
10/05/2023
10/15/2023
10/05/2023
Food Recovery at the Farmers' Market
Sprouts of Promise
Volunteers needed for short shifts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach Farmers' Markets. Volunteers will work with farmers and cold food vendors to assess what foods are no longer suitable for sale at full price but still edible. They will then gather these foods for drop offs to local partner agencies, who ensure the food is distributed to communities in need.
This opportunity both expands sustainability practices at the farmers' market (by ensuring as little food as possible goes to waste) and increases food access in the community (by delivering farm-fresh produce and gourmet cold foods to communities who might not otherwise have access).
Shifts will last approximately 1-2 hours, depending on volume of produce recovered. Information on the specific markets can be found at https://www.farmermark.com/.
Please email Clara Zervigon, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@sproutsofpromise.org indicating your interest.
Helpful if you have a car, but not necessary!
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
1.5
Ongoing
09/27/2022
09/30/2024