The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund is looking for college students, high school students, and recent graduates to be part of our Campaign and Advocacy Fellows program. Join us and help elect environmental champions, advance strong environmental policy, and build the power of the environmental community in Massachusetts.

Our Fellows program consists of the four sessions described below. Applicants may apply for multiple sessions. Fellows that do exemplary work will have preference over new applicants if they wish to stay or return for a later session.

 

Session 1: February-March: 8 – 10 hours/ week, no nights or weekends, unpaid, Location: ELM’s Boston office, Duties: Campaign research and advocacy

Session 2: April-May: 15 – 20 hours/ week, some nights and weekends required, paid stipend, Location: 75% ELM’s Boston office, 25% campaign work across MA, Duties: 50% campaign research and advocacy, 25% in-office campaign work, 25% in-district campaign work (door knocking, phone banking, etc)

Session 3: June-August: 15 – 20 hours/ week, some nights and weekends required, paid stipend, Location: 50% ELM’s Boston office, 50% campaign work across MA, Duties: 50% advocacy, in-office campaign work, 50% in-district campaign work (door knocking, phone banking, etc)

Session 4: September-November: 15 – 20 hours/ week, some nights and weekends required, paid stipend, Location: 80% campaign work across MA, 20% ELM’s Boston office, Duties: 80% in-district campaign work (door knocking, phone banking, etc), 20% data management, in-office campaign work, and advocacy

 

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong research, data management, and notetaking skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Commitment to environmental advocacy
  • Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively
  • Community outreach or political campaign experience a plus

How to Apply: Submit a one-page cover letter and one-page resume as a PDF to jobs@elmaction.org. Please address your cover letter to Joe O’Brien and indicate that you are applying for the Fellows program and which session(s) you are applying for.