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YCEJ - YCEJ - ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY FELLOW (Legal Clinic) - YSE, YLS- YSE
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Job ID	36616
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: Support the launch and development of YCEJ’s Collaborative Clinic for Nonprofit Viability, providing transactional legal support to environmental justice and frontline community-based organizations. Build and manage a network of partner law schools and pro bono private sector attorneys to expand the clinic’s capacity and expertise. Collaborate with community clients to assess organizational needs, secure resources, and strengthen nonprofit viability in a shifting legal landscape. Coordinate with YCEJ’s academic and programmatic teams to align clinic activities with broader Center initiatives. Develop thought leadership and practical resources (toolkits, model policies, case studies) to support nonprofit resilience and legal empowerment. Engage in policy advocacy to protect and advance the rights of environmental justice organizations and their communities.
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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