Spanish-Language Engagement Fellow

Climate Central•Princeton, NJ

2d•Remote

About The Position

Climate Central is seeking a Civic Science Fellow to serve as our Spanish-Language Engagement Fellow. This 18-month fellowship will be part of the Civic Science Fellows Program, supported by the Rita Allen Foundation. The Fellow will help Climate Central better understand and serve Spanish-language media and the communities they reach, many of whom are on the frontlines of climate change. The Spanish-Language Engagement Fellow will engage deeply with journalists, meteorologists, social media content creators, scientists, and organizations communicating with Hispanic/Latino communities, to help them drive public understanding about climate change. Over 18 months, they will build relationships and help Climate Central transform the resources and analyses offered to better serve these communicators and their audiences. The Senior Engagement Specialist will supervise the Spanish-Language Engagement Fellow. The Fellow will also work closely with Climate Central's full team of scientists, data analysts, communication professionals, and content creators. This position is a full-time, 18-month fellowship. The Civic Science Fellows Program builds a national network of emerging leaders working at the intersection of science, technology, and civic life. Civic Science Fellows are cross-disciplinary communicators and bridge builders who help connect scientific knowledge with community needs. Fellows are embedded in host organizations for 18 months to co-create and pilot projects that advance civic science practice. They also participate in a national learning cohort that includes convenings, workshops, and peer exchange, which will launch in September 2026.

Requirements

Professional or near-native fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English. Candidates should be able to communicate confidently and professionally in both languages across written, verbal, and interpersonal settings, across diverse Spanish-speaking audiences.
Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills
Experience with explaining complex science in clear, easy-to-understand language that is accessible to a large and varied audience
Experience with community engagement in Hispanic/Latino communities
Ability to conduct research — including interviews, desk research, and media analysis — and synthesize insights into strategic recommendations and actionable strategy
Demonstrated interest in climate change, weather, civic science, science communication, and journalism
Excellent collaboration skills with a track record of fostering lasting relationships with both colleagues and external partners, resulting in impactful outcomes
Strong coordination skills and experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member with colleagues of varied backgrounds and experiences

Nice To Haves

Training or experience in meteorology, climate science, or other related science
Experience working with the media, including participating in media appearances
Experience working in a remote-first environment, which requires regular virtual meetings and asynchronous communication

Responsibilities

Build relationships with Spanish-language journalists, meteorologists, social media content creators, scientists, and organizations serving Hispanic/Latino communities
Expand partnerships and lead outreach/engagement projects with these communicators through planning, execution, and evaluation
Research how these communities consume and share information about weather and climate change, and how these topics are discussed in Spanish-language media
Incorporate learnings from that research to build the capacity of Spanish-language communicators to speak about climate change science, impacts, and solutions
Collaborate with Climate Central colleagues to develop analyses and media resources tailored to Spanish-language communicators
Organize and lead briefings/webinars in Spanish for journalists and media partners
Provide recorded and written quotes on climate and weather in Spanish for use by Spanish-language media