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YCEJ - YCEJ - ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY FELLOW (Indigenous Programs) - YSE, YLS- YSE
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Job ID	36615
Employer	School of the Environment
Employer Type	On Campus
Category	Other / Miscellaneous
Job Type	On-Campus Jobs
Job Description	The Yale Center for Environmental Justice seeks two Environmental Justice Community Fellows to amplify YCEJ’s goals through supporting the expansions of the Center in the 2025-2026 Academic Year. We work with over 30 faculty and centers across Yale as well as in communities around the world to remedy the key drivers of injustice while co-creating generative solutions for a just and sustainable world. YCEJ is looking for student fellows with the ability to connect this broader purpose with the small details that come together to make a meaningful experience. About YCEJ Anchored by a growing team of renowned scholars and activists, the Yale Center for Environmental Justice addresses multiple existential threats whose roots lie in environmental and social injustice. We work with over 30 faculty and centers across Yale as well as in communities around the world to remedy the key drivers of injustice while co-creating generative solutions for a just and sustainable world. YCEJ is entering a period of significant growth, expanding our Indigenous Programs and launching new academic offerings, including courses and a potential certificate program, in Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, Tribal Co-Management, and Energy Justice. This year, we are also establishing a Clinic for Nonprofit Viability, a pioneering collaborative that will connect legal clinics at partner law schools with private sector expertise to defend and strengthen environmental justice organizations and other frontline, community-based groups facing escalating legal and political challenges. Alongside these initiatives, YCEJ remains deeply committed to advancing environmental justice research and education across Yale. We are seeking passionate, talented students to join us in this vital work and be part of a growing movement for systemic change. Who Can Apply? Currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate students at Yale are eligible to apply Key Information Part-time 5-10 hours per week Academic Year commitment preferred (both fall and spring semesters) Paid position $19.00/hour Weekly commitment to meet with the YCEJ event planning team members How to Apply Please apply through the Yale Student Jobs Portal. Please send questions to YCEJ Executive Director, Michel Gelobter (michel.gelobter@yale.edu or yaleycej@gmail.com).
Job Requirements	Additional Information Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Indigenous Programs Lead the design, implementation, and growth of YCEJ’s Indigenous Programs, including capacity-building initiatives in tribal co-management, governance, and sovereignty. Cultivate and maintain partnerships with tribal nations, Indigenous organizations, and allied institutions to advance co-governance and environmental justice. Develop academic programming, including new courses and potential certificate programs in Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, Tribal Co-Management, and Energy Justice. Provide strategic guidance on integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into Yale’s research, policy engagement, and educational initiatives. Represent YCEJ in external coalitions, conferences, and policy forums focused on Indigenous environmental leadership. Support faculty and student engagement in Indigenous-centered research and advocacy projects. Collaborate with funders, federal agencies, and community partners to ensure equitable implementation of climate and infrastructure initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Compensation	19
Job Level	Exception Rate
Hours	5.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Primary Contact	Michel Gelobter
Primary Contact's Email	michel.gelobter@yale.edu
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