Employment Opportunities

USDN Equity Diversity Inclusion Fellowship

The Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) is pleased to offer 2022 fellowship opportunities with local governments. The EDI Fellowship is a summer program that addresses an existing disparity in representation of people of color in sustainability fields and the USDN member network. Fellows will receive a valuable learning experience while helping local governments advance sustainability and inclusion goals.

2022 fellowships are available with the City of Aspen CO, Missoula County MT, the City of Newark NJ, the City of Toronto ON, and the City of Tucson AZ. Applications are now closed.

Fellowships will be full-time for at least 12 weeks, beginning in June and concluding in August or September. USDN and host sites will work with selected candidates to finalize start and end dates. Some fellows will begin working remotely, some will be working in-person, and some will be in a hybrid configuration as safety permits.

FELLOWSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

A living wage or higher for the fellowship location
Health insurance for the duration of their fellowship with USDN paying for 100% of the premium costs for the coverage (US Candidates Only)
Non taxable monthly telecommunications allowance of $150 to cover cell phone, internet, and other remote work costs
Full-time employment for at least 12 weeks
The experience of working in a local government sustainability program on a well defined project that advances a community’s sustainability and equity goals
A project that is inclusive of underserved and under-represented communities and responsive to their needs and priorities
Mentorship from Desiree Williams-Rajee and participation in a national learning cohort of USDN EDI fellows
Access to all USDN member discussions and products
Membership in an informal network of past and current EDI fellows