Fellowship Opportunities
We collaborate with the California Climate Action Corps to offer paid fellowship opportunities. Fellows collaborate with expert staff to support the Arboretum and Public Garden’s goal of building resilient and sustainable landscapes through hands-on restoration work, engagement with community members and more.
Job Opportunities
Landscape Adaptation Fellow
4 positions available
Restore wetland habitats, care for climate-ready trees, and renovate campus landscapes to better handle a warming climate as a Landscape Adaptation Fellow.
Reserve Land Steward
2 positions available
Help transform and enhance public open space on the UC Davis Putah Creek Riparian Reserve and naturalized lands, build climate and fire resilience, and benefit the campus community and the broader region as a Reserve Land Steward.
Position details
- The fellowship term is Sept. 21, 2026 to Aug. 13, 2027
- Apply between May 1 to July 31, 2026
- Full-time position/40 hours per week. Serve 1700+ hours over 11 months
- Occasional evening and weekend commitments based on project needs.
Position benefits
- Receive up to $35,250 stipend (before taxes) distributed evenly over the 11-month service term
- Earn up to $10,000 in education awards (before taxes and upon completion of 1700 hours)
- Participation in 170-340 hours of training and professional development
- Receive $300 in professional development funds
- Receive food assistance via CalFresh (for those eligible)
- Forbearance on existing qualifying student loans and interest payments accrued during the service term
- Minimum essential healthcare coverage
- Childcare assistance (for those eligible)
Learn from Environmental Experts
Fellows will be part of the larger Arboretum and Public Garden staff team with expertise in restoration ecology, plant conservation, sustainable horticulture, museum collections management, water management, and public horticulture. The Arboretum and Public Garden fosters a culture of continuous learning, open communication, mutual respect, and public service. Career staff are enthusiastic mentors with deep expertise in sustainable horticulture, plant conservation, arboriculture, and habitat restoration, as well as established networks in the regional environmental community.
About California Climate Action Corps
California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) is a Governor’s initiative national service program led by California Volunteers, Office of the Governor and implemented by Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) dedicated to advancing climate actions that engage community members, cultivate change, and leave a lasting impact.
CCAC is part of a larger statewide initiative to address the climate crisis by placing emerging leaders with public agencies, nonprofits, tribal communities, and educational institutions to mobilize communities through volunteer engagement, climate action, and education service projects focused on urban greening, organic waste and edible food recovery, and wildfire resiliency.