Energy Advisor Volunteer Coordinator

Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program!

SEI’s Climate Corps Fellowship program offers the chance to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects while gaining paid, hands-on experience. This full-time, bridge-to-career opportunity pairs fellows with host organizations, from local governments to nonprofits and businesses, to drive real-world change.

About the Opportunity 

Start Date: September 2nd, 2025

Length of Fellowship: 13 months

Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions? As an Energy Advisor Volunteer Coordinator in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful climate resiliency & sustainability initiatives with Energy Smart Eastside.

This is a hybrid position with the expectation of onsite work 2 days & remote work 3 days per week. The fellow will attend one to three evening or weekend events per month. Any work conducted by the Fellow outside of regular business hours will be offset by equivalent time off during standard business hours. This position requires the employee to be physically located within commuting distance of the site location at the time of hire. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.

Use your passion for climate work and energy efficiency to train a group of community volunteers who will inspire the electrification of Eastside homes. The Energy Advisor Volunteer Coordinator will expand the outreach and education aspect of the Energy Smart Eastside mission by scaling a new volunteer-led energy advisor program.  The primary focus is on helping residents navigate the purchase of a heat pump, but energy advisors may also provide information on other efficiency measures such as weatherization, heat pump water heaters, and induction stoves. This program provides trusted information to homeowners that helps them understand the confusing terms that contractors may use when discussing heat pump options, the pros and cons of different system designs, and helps them maximize rebates and incentives to get the most value. By engaging and training diverse volunteers in our community, the Fellow will help Energy Smart Eastside engage a broad audience. This role will report to the Energy Smart Eastside Program Manager and will support the workstreams of the Energy Smart Eastside Outreach Program Coordinator. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to Energy Smart Eastside’s sustainability goals.

About Our Partner: Energy Smart Eastside

Energy Smart Eastside is a residential electrification program of the Cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, and Sammamish.  The program is administered by the City of Bellevue on behalf of the Eastside City Partnership and seeks to catalyze a major change in how Eastside homes use energy. Our collective goal is carbon-neutral residential emissions by 2050.   

Partner-Provided Benefits (in addition to Climate Corps Benefits):

• Participation in the Building Operator Certification series.


• Green Building Practicum training.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit volunteers for the program, with an emphasis on diversity that reflects the Eastside community.


• Create and deliver training materials for volunteers around heat pumps.


• Schedule volunteers to staff community events.


• Engage community members directly as an Energy Advisor and at outreach events.


• Build out reference materials related to weatherization, heat pump water heaters, and induction stoves.


• Support volunteers in answering questions for which there is no previously established answer, and establish a knowledge base for future volunteers.


• Manage the Energy Smart Eastside CRM and installation reporting.


• Maintain and improve tabling materials.


• Organize and deliver community presentations around energy efficiency and heat pumps. 

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.


• Coursework in engineering, energy systems, climate science, building science, or similar experience is preferred.


• Education or experience in energy efficiency is required.


• Previous experience coordinating or leading volunteers is highly preferred.


• Confidence, navigating ambiguity, and developing an independent work plan to achieve a stated outcome are very helpful.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, with special ability to understand the complex and break it down to the simple for a wide range of audiences.


• Reliable transportation to be available on-site(s) as needed. 


• The ability to work on a hybrid basis (onsite work 2 days & remote work 3 days per week).


• Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals.


• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).


• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.

We encourage everyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We value all perspectives and believe that a unique background can bring significant strengths to this role, even if some qualifications are not fully met.

What We Provide and Why This is a Game-Changer for Your Career

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $3500.


• $2000 end-of-program financial award.​


• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by the employer.


• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.


• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.


• Professional networking and learning opportunities.


• The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

Join the Climate Corps Movement

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action. Our fellows work on cutting-edge sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, building essential skills and creating real-world impact. Since 2010, Climate Corps has empowered over 800 Fellows to work with 500+ partners on 1,350 transformative projects. With nearly 99% of Fellows continuing careers in sustainability—many hired by their host organizations—you could be the next environmental leader shaping a better future!

Our Hiring Values

SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to uplifting the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities can thrive. We strive for a workforce that reflects the communities we partner with and serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and environmental, social, and economic injustice. We welcome candidates who share SEI’s commitment to cultivating a people-centered work environment. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.