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Apply to be a 2019-20 CivicSpark Fellow
 
Are you passionate about tackling the biggest environmental and social equity challenges facing communities today?
 
Do you want to gain experience and launch your social purpose career?
If so,
CivicSpark, a Governor's Initiative AmeriCorps program, may be right for you!
 
Apply to be a 2019-20 CivicSpark Fellow!!
 
CivicSpark places 90 Fellows throughout California for 11 months to build capacity for local public agencies to address emerging environmental and social equity resilience challenges such as: climate change, water resource management, affordable housing, and mobility. CivicSpark is a unique opportunity for emerging professionals to gain experience in the community resilience fields, as well as knowledge of the public sector space, all while while developing their professional skills.
 
Apply Today!

Fellow applications for the 2019-20 service year are open! The priority deadline is June 1, 2019. If you're interested in learning more about CivicSpark, visit our website and register for one of our upcoming informational webinars to learn about the program and our hiring process.

Benefits
  • Fellows receive a wide range of benefits from their service with CivicSpark, including:
  • $20,000+ living allowance spread evenly across the 11 months
  • $6,095 Segal Ed Award at completion of service
  • Access to SNAP/food stamps
  • Health insurance
  • Loan forbearance
  • Significant professional development training
  • Networking opportunities