Job Description: Each year, GrizzlyCorps places a cohort of full-time fellows with partner organizations in forest and farm communities throughout the state of California for 11 months. Fellows serve with a variety of host partners and organizations, including non-profit organizations, Resource Conservation Districts, University of California Cooperative Extension, Tribes, research stations, and other local government agencies. Fellows complete capacity-building projects that aim to improve the impact of their host site's work, build community resilience, and address pressures on natural systems and resources. During the service year, GrizzlyCorps Fellows work on selected projects that promote regenerative agri-food systems and/or fire and forest resilience. Service Period: September 21, 2026 – August 31, 2027Location: Various Locations in CaliforniaSalary details: $34,450 Living Stipend for the 11-month service term, paid out monthly Areas of Responsibility and Essential Functions: As AmeriCorps members, Fellows focus their service on capacity building projects to address resilience and local environmental needs; volunteer engagement to recruit and build volunteer services and support existing volunteers; professional development to build professional and community development skills with a focus on social emotional learning and technical, field-specific career training. Tasks and Functions Include: Promote regenerative agri-food systems, forestry and/or fire resilience through capacity building projects; maintain detailed and accurate records of activities, including accurately recording service hours and submitting monthly progress reports; notify appropriate program staff of any concerns at the host site; participate in community service projects and volunteer recruitment activities including National Service Days (e.g., MLK Jr. Day of Service, Farmworkers Day); adhere to all AmeriCorps, program, and host site rules and regulations; submit monthly progress reports and commit to annual media submissions; wear program-issued AmeriCorps uniform while serving; maintain a consistent service schedule to complete the minimum number of service hours; attend training sessions provided by GrizzlyCorps and host sites; check for program-related email correspondence daily and respond accordingly. Explanation of duties: Projects increase the capacity of local communities to promote resilience and response to environmental challenges. Examples include developing forestry management plans, creating outreach and engagement strategies, supporting technical assistance programs, implementing pilot and demonstration projects, and engaging key stakeholders. Fellows follow a 3-stage process: 1) Gap Assessment to identify capacity building goals; 2) Research, planning, and implementation projects to address these goals; 3) Transitioning of knowledge to host partner and community. Schedule Requirements: Generally Monday–Friday, 8:30–5:30 (varies by host site), averaging 40 hours/week including some evenings and weekends; serve a minimum of 1,700 hours during the term of service; at least 120 training hours (up to 20% of total hours) with the remaining 80% dedicated to community-based capacity building projects; must participate in 3 service days – Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Farmworkers Day, and AmeriCorps Week; Service Period: September 2026 through end of August 2027. Benefits of Service: $34,450 annual living stipend paid monthly; medical health insurance at no cost (including vision and dental) through The Corps Network; $10,000 education award (Segal AmeriCorps Education Award) usable for eligible student loans, tuition, and other education-related expenses after successful completion; forbearance and interest accrual repayment of eligible student loans; childcare expense reimbursement if eligible (www.americorpschildcare.com). Qualifications: GrizzlyCorps Fellows must have completed a degree and ideally have relevant experience in a related field. AmeriCorps Requirements: be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident; be at least 17 years of age; ability to pass FBI, CA DOJ, out-of-state (if applicable), and National Sex Offender Public Registry background checks prior to service. GrizzlyCorps Requirements: a 4-year degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university; AA/AS 2-year degrees may be accepted conditional per host site recommendation and tribal relation; commitment to the full term of service (11 months, 1,700 hours); capability to serve in a professional office setting; strong verbal/written communication and teamwork skills. Strongly preferred: a degree in a related field; past service experience (e.g., volunteering, community service); experience or training in outreach, facilitation and/or education; comfort with quantitative tasks including data collection and analysis. Note: The 2026–2027 fellowship application is closed.