The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofit organizations or government agencies for a fulltime, one-year term of stipend-supported service in the environmental field.  The Corps provides young professionals with experience, leadership and professional development training, mentorship, and a support network with other young environmentalists. Positions offered by host organizations are in the fields of environmental restoration, community engagement, environmental education, climate change, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and forestry.

The application to become a 2025-2026 Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Member is currently CLOSED

The deadline to submit an application was Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4pm EST

The application to become a 2026-2027 Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Host Organization is currently OPEN

The deadline to submit an application is Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4pm EST