There is still one week left to apply to become a 2026-27 Corps Member through the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps program!
The Corps offers emerging professionals the opportunity to serve full-time in the environmental field while receiving experience managing projects and programs, leadership and professional development training, mentorship, a support network of young professionals, and other skill-building opportunities. Positions offered by the Host Organizations are in the fields of environmental restoration, community engagement, climate change, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and forestry.
The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps anticipates placing approximately 80 Corps Members, young adults ages 18-25, at nonprofit organizations and government agencies across the state of Maryland for a year of stipend-supported service from August 18, 2026 to August 17, 2027. Corps Members will receive a living stipend of $33,280 from the Trust to support their year of service. If placed in the Corps, Members must be available to serve in-person at their Host Organization in the state of Maryland for the duration of their service term. Corps Members residing within the state of Maryland who successfully complete the full term of service can also earn a $6,000 completion award.
All applications must be submitted through the Trust’s online system by Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST. To view the list of potential Host Organizations and application package and access the online application visit the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps section of the Trust’s website at https://cbtrust.org/chesapeake-climate-corps/apply/members/ .
For any questions about the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps contact corps@cbtrust.org
