Student Leadership Team
Join the official team of student leaders representing Future Climate Collective at City Hall. Move beyond the headlines and influence the policies, budgets, and climate action plans that shape our city.
Youth Centered Civic Infrastructure.
The Impact:
Civic Presence: Providing formal testimony at City Council and Commission meetings.
Policy Influence: Advocating for the inclusion of "Youth-Led Project Support" in city budgets.
Professional Maturity: Leading 1-on-1 briefings with City Councilors and District representatives.
Specialized Roles: Find Your Liaison
District Liaisons: Assigned to specific geographic districts to build direct relationships with local Councilors.
PCEF Advocate: Focused on the Portland Clean Energy Fund to ensure "Climate Friendly Public Schools" remains a funding priority.
Commission Liaison: Attending and reporting on Sustainability and Climate Commission meetings.
Research & Briefing Lead: Translating FCC data into professional "Policy Briefs."
Project Overview
The Commitment:
5–10 hours per month.
1-year term of service.
Non-partisan, data-driven advocacy centered on climate justice.
The "Resume Gold":
Professional Mentorship: Paired with a Climate Professional to vet arguments with hard science.
Official Public Records: Links to video and transcripts of your testimony at City Hall for your portfolio.
Direct Networking: Professional contacts within Portland’s government and environmental sectors.
Leadership Evidence: Proving you can move from anxiety to "Civic Agency."