ELM Action Fund Campaign and Advocacy Fellows Job at Environmental League of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

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  • Environmental League of Massachusetts
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) Action Fund is seeking current college, undergraduate or graduate, students, to join our Campaign and Advocacy Fellows program for the Spring 2026 session. Help us elect climate champions, advance strong environmental policy, and empower the environmental community in Massachusetts.


Background


The ELM Action Fund oversees a longstanding and highly successful paid fellowship program, engaging students across Massachusetts with interests in environmental policy and political campaigns. Through the fellowship program, students connect with talented changemakers and learn valuable skills to advance their environmental careers.


Our fellows specialize in a wide range of work, from politics and policy to communications and graphic design. Together, they work toward the common goals of advancing strong environmental policy and building the power of the environmental community in Massachusetts.


The ELM Action Fund Fellows program is highly esteemed and respected, and has led alumni of the program to rewarding and impactful positions at influential organizations, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Energy Ventures, the City of Boston, the League of Conservation Voters, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, and the Massachusetts State House.


To learn more about our fellowship program, please visit our website.


Spring Session Details and Responsibilities


Our Spring fellowship program runs from February 9 to May 8 with an option to extend the fellowship into the Summer, but exact start and end dates are flexible. This position will report directly to Rob Hart, the ELM Action Fund's Campaign & Advocacy Manager,

  • 15 - 20 hours per week, $18 per hour
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Conduct policy and political research
  • Read and summarize legislation
  • Assist with electoral data management
  • Campaign for our endorsed candidates (door knocking, phone banking)
  • Attend events with ELM and ELM Action Fund Staff, including political fundraisers, State House briefings, policy roundtables, and other ELM-sponsored events.
  • Hybrid work environment with both in-person and remote work required. Fellows in the Boston area are strongly encouraged to work in the ELM office at least once per week, though not required
  • Some nights and weekends are required
Competitive Candidates Will Possess:
  • Ability to work collaboratively and be a self-starter
  • Commitment to environmental advocacy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong research, data management, and note taking skills
  • Comfort talking to voters on the phone and in person
  • Commitment to understanding racial justice and equity's vitality to addressing climate change
  • Community organizing or political campaign experience a plus
  • Customer service or similar experience a plus
How to Apply


Please fill out our optionaldemographic survey,thensubmit your resume and responses to the three following questions. Your response to each question should be no more than 250 words. Please submit your resume as a PDF (titled 'First Name Last Name Resume'')
  • Why do you want to work with the ELM Action Fund? This can include (but not limited to) what inspires you about our values, how you connect to our mission, what projects excite you, or what you like about our approach to environmental policy, advocacy, and campaign work.
  • Based on your professional and personal experiences, what makes you a good fit for this position? This can include (but not limited to) what past experiences (professional, educational or otherwise) relate to this job's responsibilities, what skills you are excited to share, or other reasons you are a great candidate for this role.
  • As a young professional, how do you envision your career or personal goals evolving over the next couple of years, and how do you see this fellowship program furthering those goals?

Please submit all application materials by 5 PM on Friday, January 9th. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, 1 day per week,

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