Waterfront AllianceFellowship

NYC Youth Climate Resilience Fellowship

Oct 31, 2026 23:59:00 ET

Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

United States

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026 23:59:00 ET

About this opportunity

Waterfront Alliance, the New York nonprofit working on the city's waterfronts and coastal resilience, runs a 16 week hands-on training and career programme for New York City young adults aged 17 to 24. Fellows learn how the city prepares for flooding and climate change from the people doing the work, visit real resilience projects, and train for the WEDG Associate credential, with the training and exam paid for. No prior experience in climate, planning or environmental work is needed.

What you get:

WEDG (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Associate training and exam preparation, with all training and exam costs covered
The chance to earn the nationally recognised WEDG Associate credential
A $700 stipend on successfully completing the WEDG Associate exam
OMNY transit cards to cover travel
Food at all in-person sessions
Mentorship, career exploration and connections to internships, apprenticeships and jobs in the climate resilience sector

What you'll do:

Take part in workshops, field experiences and professional development, about 6 to 8 hours a week for 16 weeks
Visit and assess real resilience projects across New York City, including green infrastructure, shorelines, marshes, parks and waterfront sites
Learn how climate resilience projects are planned, evaluated and communicated
Develop creative, community-centred projects that help residents understand and respond to climate challenges
Meet professionals, employers and organisations working in climate resilience

Key dates:

Applications close October 31, 2026
Fellowship runs January 2027 to April 2027, Tuesday and Thursday evenings

More information:

Hybrid format: virtual and in-person sessions, in-person location to be confirmed
Some sessions may fall on evenings or weekends
Apply through the application form linked on Waterfront Alliance's Education page

Who can apply

Aged 17 to 24
Live in New York City
Available between January 2027 and April 2027
Committed to active participation for the full 16 weeks, about 6 to 8 hours a week
Interest in climate, resilience, sustainability, design, planning or community engagement
Ties to or experience within environmental justice communities are encouraged
No prior experience in climate science, planning or environmental work required

AI Verification

✓ AI Verified

Our AI read the official sources and cross-checked the key facts. Here is what held up, and what it could not confirm.

We could not fully verify this organization or all of its details. Check it independently on the official website before you apply, and never share sensitive personal or financial information until you are sure a request is genuine.

LOT Verification ScoreSolid

Cross-checked 12 of 15 key facts

Confirmed Our best read Not stated

Good to know

+A 16-week fellowship on coastal climate resilience for New Yorkers aged 17 to 24, with no experience needed
+Training and the WEDG exam are paid for, with transit cards and food at in-person sessions
+A $700 stipend when you complete the fellowship requirements
+Free to apply

Worth checking yourself

!New York City residents only
!The $700 is paid only on completion, and Waterfront Alliance describes the condition slightly differently in two places
!Tuesday and Thursday evenings, January to April 2027, about 6 to 8 hours a week
!Closes 31 October

Sources checked

WAwaterfrontalliance.orgApplyWAwaterfrontalliance.orgApplyDOdocs.google.comOfficialWAwaterfrontalliance.orgApplyWAwaterfrontalliance.applytojob.comOfficialWAwaterfrontalliance.orgApplyWAwaterfrontalliance.orgApplyWAwaterfrontalliance.orgApplySTstreet-work.orgOfficial

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.