ELM Action Fund Campaign and Advocacy Fellows

Campaign And Advocacy Fellows ProgramThe 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 Fall 2026 session. Help us elect climate champions, advance strong environmental policy, and empower the environmental community in Massachusetts.Our Fall fellowship program runs from September through November, but exact start and end dates are flexible. This position will report directly to Rob Hart, the ELM Action Fund's Campaign & Advocacy Manager.Responsibilities include:Campaign for our endorsed candidates (door knocking, phone banking)Assist with electoral data managementConduct policy and political researchRead and summarize legislationAttend 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 both collaboratively and as a self-starterDemonstrated commitment to environmental advocacyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong research, data management, and note taking skillsComfort talking to voters on the phone and in personDemonstrated commitment to environmental justice, recognizing the essential role of racial equity in responding to climate change.Community organizing or political campaign experience a plusCustomer service or similar experience a plusTo apply, please fill out our optional Demographic Survey - Campaign & Advocacy Fellows Fall 2026, then submit your resume and responses to the two following questions via our application portal. 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 is 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 this fellowship program advancing your personal and/or career goals, or what specific skills/tactics do you hope to develop over the course of the program?Please submit all application materials by Friday, August 14th. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.