California announces recruitment for more than 10,000 paid service positions in 2026–27

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom and Josh Friday, director of the governor’s office of service and community engagement, announced recruitment for the 2026–2027 California Service Corps, calling for more than 10,000 paid service positions across the state and directing applicants to caservicecorps.com.

"We need you," Josh Friday said, urging young Californians to apply for paid roles that the office described as a pathway to careers and community change. Friday framed the recruitment as an expansion of a vision launched eight years ago that produced College Corps, a statewide Climate Action Corps and an expanded AmeriCorps presence.

The announcement included brief testimonials from current and former fellows. Drew Daily, introduced as a Sacramento State College Corps alum, credited the program with providing professional skills and job leads: "This program didn't just give me a stipend or a scholarship. It gave me experience that employers actually value," he said, noting placements at Alchemist CDC and his current role at the CARE Center at Sacramento State.

Atlas Jackman, a Youth Service Corps fellow placed with Sierra Service Project, described hands‑on urban agriculture, nutrition education and community‑building work that he said helped him connect to Sacramento and local partners. Danny Salazar, a City Year Sacramento AmeriCorps member who served at Father Keith B. Kenny Elementary, described the program’s classroom coaching and leadership training.

Sharon Jackson, identified as a California Climate Action Corps fellow, cited program outcomes at her host site, Edible Schoolyard in Stockton: "I've been a part of distributing over 13,243 lb of fresh produce to the community," she said, adding that the site reported more than 3,700 lb of food waste diverted and engagement with about 2,100 families.

Newsom praised the statewide programs as investments in community and leadership. He told the assembled fellows and guests that the programs fulfilled an eight‑year pledge to create paid service opportunities and urged continued legislative support for what he described as mission‑driven work that builds leaders.

The governor’s office said the recruitment covers the 2026–2027 service year and encouraged prospective applicants to visit caservicecorps.com for openings and application details. No formal legislative action or vote was reported at the event.

Next steps: the office’s recruitment website serves as the application portal; additional program details and placement information are available from the respective host sites and program offices.