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Coachella staff seek direction to host two Civic Spark fellows to boost energy and planning work

Coachella City Economic Development Planning Subcommittee · April 2, 2026
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City staff asked the subcommittee for direction to apply to Civic Spark (AmeriCorps) to host two fully funded fellows for 11-month placements starting in 2026; Inland Regional Energy Network and CVAG would cover the $37,500 value per fellow so the city would provide workspace and supervision only.

City staff asked the Economic Development Planning Subcommittee on April 2 for direction to apply to host two Civic Spark fellows—AmeriCorps-supported placements—intended to support energy, sustainability and planning projects across city departments.

Rebecca Sheppard, management analyst for the Economic Development Department, said the inland Regional Energy Network (IREN) and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) partner with Civic Spark…

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