Sustainability Data Analyst

Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program!

SEI’s Climate Corps Fellowship program offers the chance to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects while gaining paid, hands-on experience. This full-time, bridge-to-career opportunity pairs fellows with host organizations, from local governments to nonprofits and businesses, to drive real-world change.

About the Opportunity 

Start Date: September 2nd, 2025

Length of Fellowship: 12 months

Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability solutions while utilizing data? As a Sustainability Data Analyst in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful goals of carbon neutrality and 100% renewable energy initiatives with the City of Durham. This is an on-site position with the expectation of on-site work 5 days per week.

This position requires the employee to be physically located  within commuting distance of Durham, NC, at the time of hire. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the onsite location will be considered.

The Climate Corps Fellow at the City of Durham will serve as a Sustainability Analyst to help utilize a wealth of data to provide real answers and point to opportunities for advancing carbon neutrality and 100% renewable energy goals. The Sustainability Analyst will be instrumental in helping to draft policies and procedures, roll out the City’s High Performance Building Policy (HPBP), and participate in Community Carbon Reduction and Resilience Planning. They will play a key role in creating the systems and processes needed to make data-driven decisions to power this positive change. This role will be responsible for gathering, cleaning, and analyzing vast amounts of City energy data and then creating compelling reports and data visualizations to guide decision-making by identifying anticipated benefits, consequences, and impacts of alternative system options. The Fellow will also assist in creating and implementing processes for the City's operations that will help achieve the City's goal of Carbon Neutrality.

Projects you will be working on include:

• Sustainability Data Analysis and Reporting.
• Refrigerant Management Program Development.
• High Performance Building Policy Implementation and Maintenance.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to the City of Durham’s sustainability goals.

About Our Partner: City of Durham

The City of Durham is committed to doing its part to address the global climate crisis by decarbonizing City facilities and operations and creating innovative carbon reduction strategies in our community. In 2021, Durham was one of the first cities to commit to ambitious carbon neutrality and renewable energy goals through the Carbon Neutrality and Renewable Energy Action Plan (CNRE).

The City’s Carbon Neutrality and Renewable Energy Action Plan has four main strategies:

• Maximize energy efficiency in City buildings and operations.
• Expand renewable energy generation and procurement.
• Transition away from fossil fuels in the City fleet and buildings.
• Establish innovative carbon reduction strategies and community partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Quantifying and communicating high-level performance indicators, such as total greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy generation, fleet fossil fuel use, building energy use, and cost savings to deliver insights through data tables, charts, graphs, reports, and presentations.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of policies, plans, and procedures related to the City’s Carbon Neutrality and Renewable Energy Action Plan goals.
• Creating and conducting training to support the implementation of the City’s High Performance Building Policy (HPBP).
• Completing City of Durham's annual greenhouse gas inventory using ICLEI, the City’s annual Greenprint Benchmarking Report, and the City’s Annual Strategic Plan reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in Carbon Reduction and Resilience.
• A college degree or a background in Environmental Science, Scientific, or Sustainability-related fields.
• Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in training or tutoring.
• Public Speaking coursework or experience.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and manage competing demands/deadlines.
• Daily access. Access to a reliable vehicle is required. Must be able to legally drive a car in North Carolina with the ability and intent to acquire a North Carolina driver's license.  
• The ability to work onsite on a full-time basis.
• Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.

We encourage everyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We value all perspectives and believe that a unique background can bring significant strengths to this role, even if some qualifications are not fully met.

What We Provide and Why This is a Game-Changer for Your Career

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $1000.
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.​
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by the employer.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking and learning opportunities.
• University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

Join the Climate Corps Movement

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action. Our fellows work on cutting-edge sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, building essential skills and creating real-world impact. Since 2010, Climate Corps has empowered over 800 Fellows to work with 500+ partners on 1,350 transformative projects. With nearly 99% of Fellows continuing careers in sustainability—many hired by their host organizations—you could be the next environmental leader shaping a better future!

Our Hiring Values

SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to uplifting the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities can thrive. We strive for a workforce that reflects the communities we partner with and serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and environmental, social, and economic injustice. We welcome candidates who share SEI’s commitment to cultivating a people-centered work environment. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

How to Apply

By applying to the Climate Corps Fellowship, you'll automatically be considered for all relevant positions. Apply only once to the position in your geographic region that best matches your background.