Sol Energy Ambassdor

Organization: Greening Youth Foundation Program: Sol Energy Ambassador Cohorts: 2 per year Cohort Length: 6 weeks Compensation: $1,500 micro-grant (project award for supplies & implementation) POSITION SUMMARY Greening Youth Foundation is seeking creative and motivated college students to join our Sustainability Micro-Grant Program, a leadership initiative that supports students in designing and executing a sustainability project that benefits their community or campus. Selected Fellows receive a $1,500 micro-grant, training, mentorship, and the opportunity to present their work on a nationally recognized day focused on service, environmental stewardship, or community impact. COHORT SCHEDULE (3 PER YEAR) Cohort 1 — Earth Day Presentation (April) Focus: Conservation, waste reduction, renewable energy, gardens Cohort 2 — Juneteenth / Summer Presentation (June) Focus: Climate resilience, food access, youth engagement Each cohort lasts 6 weeks, covering proposal approval → implementation → reporting → final presentation. RESPONSIBILITIES Sustainability Fellows will: Develop a project that addresses a real sustainability need Submit a proposal and budget for approval Implement their project over a 6-week period Attend training workshops (virtual or in person) Track expenses responsibly and submit receipts Collect before/after photos and impact documentation Submit a 5–7 page final report Deliver a final project presentation on MLK Day, Earth Day, or Juneteenth/Summer ELIGIBILITY Must be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university Ages 18–28 Project must be based in a real community (neighborhood, campus, hometown) Interest in sustainability, climate justice, environmental health, or innovation Priority given to HBCU students, first-generation students, and BIPOC applicants IDEAS FOR POSSIBLE PROJECTS Community clean-up or beautification Solar or energy-saving awareness campaigns Urban gardening, composting, or food access initiatives Water conservation or watershed protection projects Waste reduction, recycling, or upcycling programs Green space activation for seniors, youth, or vulnerable populations Climate education projects or community workshops COMPENSATION Each Fellow receives: $1,500 micro-grant to fund project supplies, materials, tools, and outreach Training in sustainability, project design, and community engagement Mentorship from GYF environmental professionals Certificate of Completion Recognition through GYF, UPS, and Sol Systems platforms HOW TO APPLY Submit the following to programs@ with the subject line: "Sustainability Micro-Grant Fellow Application – [Your Name]” Required: Name, school, major, year A 1–2 paragraph project idea summary Resume or brief bio Community or campus target area Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for each cohort.

Created: 2026-04-02