Become a Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps

Host Organization

The Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps, in partnership with Maryland Corps/Service Year Option, places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofit organizations or government agencies for a full-time equivalent, 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 advance efforts to address climate change through the fields of environmental restoration, community engagement, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and forestry.

For the 18th year of the Corps Program, the Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing approximately 80 Corps Members for a full-time, stipend-support year of service ($33,280) from August 17, 2027 to August 16, 2028.

Who can apply?

Host Organizations conduct work within the state of Maryland;
Host Organizations have at least one full-time, paid staff; and
Are one of the following organization types:
1. Nonprofit Organization
2. Municipal, County, Regional, State, or Federal Public Agency
3. Faith-based Organization
4. Community Association
5. Service, Youth, and Civic Group
6. Public and Independent Higher Educational Institutions

What are a Host Organization's Responsibilities?

Host Organizations must…

Offer a full-time (approximately 40 hours a week) position for a Corps Member for a period of one year. The Corps program recognizes that a broad range of environmental projects and activities can contribute to climate action, either directly or indirectly. As such, Host Organizations should suggest activities in at least one of the following categories: environmental restoration, community engagement, energy conservation, sustainable agriculture, forestry, and preK-12 environmental education.
Provide a desk or office space, access to a phone and computer with internet access, parking or reimbursement for parking onsite, and mileage reimbursement for program-related travel, including travel to program trainings and required site visits.
Cover the Corps Member under the organization’s general liability insurance for an aggregate amount of at least $1,000,000 and list the Chesapeake Bay Trust as an “Additional Insured.” State and federal agencies who are self-insured by law must provide confirmation that Corps Members will be covered.
Designate an employee to serve as the mentor to provide support and guidance to the Corps Member throughout the year.
Host Organizations who have been matched with a Corps Member for the past two consecutive program years (Program Years 2025-26 and 2026-27) must provide match equivalent to 15% of the Corps Member stipend ($5,000).

A full list of Host expected responsibilities, as well as Member responsibilities, can be found by reviewing this Sample Corps Host Agreement.

Note: The agreements are updated annually and subject to change.

Applicant Support Resources

Have questions about the program or application?

The Chesapeake Bay Trust will be holding a virtual information session about the Host Organization opportunity on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 from 12:00-1:00pm where we will be sharing about the 2027-28 Corps program and Host Organization application and answering your questions!