The Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures (SVPSF) Post-baccalaureate Fellow
The Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures (SVPSF) Post-baccalaureate Fellow
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Position Title:
The Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures (SVPSF) Post-baccalaureate FellowPosition Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Hiring Range:
$22.79 - $25.05/hour. Compensation will be based on education experience skills relevant to the role and internal equity.
Pay Frequency:
HourlyPosition Purpose: The Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures (SVPSF) Postbac Fellowship hosted at Santa Clara Universitys Center for Sustainability is a two-year full-time opportunity designed to strengthen a green workforce pipeline of diverse talent and leadership in the sustainability and clean energy sectors. This role will support student professional development and industry exposure applied research and project implementation and strategic partnership development.
Duties Include:
Professional Development and Industry Exposure:
Coordinate events workshops and engagement opportunities to help students explore career pathways in sustainability and clean energy.
Participate in outreach and engagement activities to connect students with professionals in the green economy.
Interact with industry leaders and professionals to help students gain exposure to real-world applications and career opportunities.
Applied Research and Project Implementation:
Support facilitation of Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures (SVPSF) Fellows applied research projects addressing local sustainability and climate action goals helping them translate academic learning into practical impactful solutions through project-based work.
Contribute to the development management and operations of datasets tools GIS mapping frameworks and other shared assets supporting the SVPSF program.
Support the implementation of completed project deliverables and policy recommendations into practice.
Strategic Partnership Development:
Meet with SCU faculty and staff the local community and City agencies to create opportunities to develop innovative solutions advanced by fellows while establishing clear pathways for emerging professionals in the green economy.
Communications Reporting & Strategy
Coordinate with City officials on recognition efforts reporting and public storytelling related to the Fellowships impact.
Help identify future projects aligned with SCU program objectives and the goals of the City of Santa Clara Climate Plan.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants shall have earned their baccalaureate degree from Santa Clara University or another accredited four-year college or university within four years of the positions start date and demonstrate the following:
A record of academic and project-based leadership experience in a relevant sustainability-oriented field.
Charisma leadership and the capacity to effectively mentor undergraduate students in project-based assignments.
Strong analytical and communication skills including the development and implementation of policy research quantitative analysis models GIS mapping and qualitative analysis as well as the production of high-quality narrative reports and policy recommendations.
Strong capacity to organize and manage multiple partner relationships and projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
Fluency with modern project management software and disciplinary technologies that are judged critical to program execution.
Preferred
Demonstrate a clear intention to pursue graduate studies or a career path in sustainability or clean power jobs.
Have prior experience with theoretical and project-based approaches that involve equity in sustainability fields.
First-generation college graduates Pell Grant recipients and/or individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
Supervisor: Director of Sustainability
EEO Statement
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies see IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally.Information about Title IX can be found at can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources and and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at or by email at
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California Nevada Oregon Washington Arizona and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
Required Experience:
Senior Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
