Employment Opportunities
Do you believe that education is crucial to protecting our environment, and that we must invest in our youth for the leadership necessary to shape a sustainable future?
Are you motivated to develop inspiring career pathways for students that will shape their future careers while helping K–12 schools become a major agent of climate action?
Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) is an innovative and growing California-based nonprofit organization. We provide a workforce development program that prepares students for college and career opportunities in environmental sustainability. CAPS students work with their school district to develop and implement climate action projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money. CAPS primarily serves public schools in communities impacted by environmental injustices and facing systemic barriers to employment in the green economy.
Current Openings:
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We seek a project engineer who is passionate about improving the resource efficiency and sustainability of the built environment. The engineer will support CAPS in advancing public education, environmental sustainability, and developing the sustainability workforce of the future. Please send your resume and cover letter with the position title in the subject header to careers@climateactionpathways.org.
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Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) is seeking a Program Coordinator to lead our programming in Los Angeles Coordinator. This full-time time, 10-month, position begins January 5, 2026 and offers the chance to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects while gaining paid, hands-on experience. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful climate education initiatives with CAPS. The Program Coordinator will support student internship programs and school-based climate action projects across LA school districts while building career-ready skills in sustainability.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced part-time Controller Consultant to provide strategic financial leadership and oversee our organization's financial and operational management. This consultant will support key financial activities, budgeting, reporting, payroll, investment management, compliance, and auditing. Please send your resume and cover letter with the position title in the subject header to careers@climateactionpathways.org.
CAPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. CAPS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as may be required by applicable law.