Climate Justice Fellow

The fellow will co-create their position with The Wild Center, to tailor projects to their areas of expertise and interest, as well as aligning work with personal and professional goals. Fellows must be New York State residents and members of a Priority Population and/or reside in a Disadvantaged Community.

The position runs for 12 months from January 5, 2026 - December 30, 2026. Position is based in the rural community of Tupper Lake, NY in the Adirondack Park and requires working on site at The Wild Center.  

Position Responsibilities

• Assist The Wild Center’s Climate Team with planning and implementation of major climate events/workshops such as: the Youth Climate Leadership Retreat, the Adirondack Youth Climate Summit, NASA Earth-to-Sky Training, the Civics in the Adirondacks Convening, Building a Greener Adirondacks Conference, and more
• Assist with year-round youth engagement efforts, which may include visiting school green teams, leading workshops for teens, and chaperoning field trips.
• Assist Climate Team staff on climate communications, including social media and event promotion.
• Support partnership building with the Adirondack Climate & Outreach Resilience Network and the North Country Rural Resilience Roadmap
• Work with the staff Green Team and Facilities department to update the Green Tech Tour highlighting the sustainability features of our campus, which will include leading the tour at museum-wide conferences/ programs throughout the fellowship
• Alongside members of the Education Team and Climate Team, create public-facing, climate justice-centered educational programming using our Climate Solutions exhibit and/or the Science on a Sphere theater
• Engage, facilitate, and maintain community partnerships that advance local and regional climate justice and clean energy priorities.
• There is flexibility within this position to develop projects that align with the fellow’s passions, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Approach all work with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be a New York State Resident and member of a Priority Population and/or reside in a Disadvantaged Community
• Strong communication skills, including writing, editing, and public speaking - this position requires public speaking and educational program presentations. 
• High attention to detail
• Self motivated and comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment
• Passionate about working in a community-based organization, working with people and interest in the environment
• Excited and willing to learn and develop new skills
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change as it arises - The Wild Center is a dynamic, team-based setting where responsibilities can change quickly
• Organization and time management skills - you will work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Competence using computers, particularly the Google Suite, Zoom, Canva and social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Evening and weekend work is expected at specific times
• Exposure to the Youth Climate Program and/or Youth Climate Summits is beneficial but not required