About
Launch Your Green Career with USGBC-CA’s Green Building Corps
The Green Building Corps is a professional development (Internship) program that gives emerging professionals and career changers real-world experience in sustainability projects, including climate resilience, energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and green building standards. Whether you’re a student, recent grad, or career changer, this is your pathway into a thriving green career.
- Location: California-wide (hybrid option in Los Angeles)
- Training Academy: 4 weeks of training in April or October
- Program Dates: Jan–Jun | Jul–Dec
- Schedule: Mon–Fri (occasional evenings/weekends)
- Commitment: 3-6 months, 8–10 hours/week
- Format: Remote + in-person events
- Compensation: Paid hourly (Varies)
Why Join?
- Green building training to learn new technical skills and close knowledge gaps
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Mentorship from industry professionals
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Grow your network across architecture, construction, engineering, utilities, non-profits, and the public sector
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Strengthen your resume with industry certifications and professional development
Program Benefits
- Free USGBC-CA and industry certifications (LEED GA, Envision SP, TRUE, etc.)
- One-year complimentary membership to USGBC-CA (networking, events, committees)
- Feature on the USGBC-CA website
- Access to internal job postings
- Opportunities to participate in green home tours, conferences, and partner events
What You’ll Learn
- California’s sustainability landscape & green building standards
- Green building science, resilience, and sustainable practices
- Energy efficiency and electrification rebates and incentive programs
- Wildfire home hardening and defensive space
- Project- or field-based experience in property assessments, home energy efficiency assessments, community outreach, research, and nonprofit management
Who Should Apply
- Residing in California
- Passionate about sustainability and community resilience
- Currently enrolled in or have completed a 2- or 4-year degree
- Comfortable working remotely across the state
- Available for in-person community engagement
- Familiarity with virtual platforms and software such as Google Suite, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Canva, Learning Management Systems, and Customer Relationship Management Software.
- Spanish proficiency is a plus
We’re Recruiting in
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Central Coast
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Inland Empire
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Long Beach
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Los Angeles Region
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Orange County
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San Diego County
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San Francisco/Bay Area
- Redwood Empire
Prior experience in at least two of the following is preferred:
Public speaking | Networking | Event organizing | Community outreach | Research | Writing
Check out our program flyer!
Discover additional details about our Green Building Corps hourly packages!
Become a Mentor
Build your capacity and mentor the next generation of green building professionals!
Companies can support the GBC program by giving real-world projects for GBC to work on, including reporting, data visualization, event support, and more. Become a Mentor!
Pay it forward by sharing your career journey, practical tips on job searching, and industry connections. Join the USGBC California Mentorship Program. We offer professional development, mentor resources, and networking opportunities to grow your mentoring skills.
Bring in GBC support for your company today!
Companies can support the GBC program by obtaining allotted hours to assist on projects, back-office work, event support, data entry, and more. All hourly payments go directly to support the GBC participants.
Green Building Corps Members
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