Fellowship
Join the Our Climate Team
Our Climate’s Fellowship is a structured program in which participants organize their peers, engage the media, collaborate with partner organizations and coalition members, and meet with elected officials to advance science-based and equitable climate policies in key states around the country. Fellows commit 7 hours per week and will coordinate with a cohort of Fellows to achieve campaign goals. Fellows receive one-on-one support from Our Climate staff.
Our team is currently recruiting 2 Fellows for each of our state programs in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Washington, and 2 Fellows for our D.C.-based Federal Program.
Application deadline is July 31, with interviews beginning in early-August
Please let us know if you need specific accommodations for the interview or application process. For questions, contact our Massachusetts Field and Education Manager Eben Bein at eben@ourclimate.us
Our team is currently recruiting 2 Fellows for each of our state programs in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Washington, and 2 Fellows for our D.C.-based Federal Program.
Application deadline is July 31, with interviews beginning in early-August
Please let us know if you need specific accommodations for the interview or application process. For questions, contact our Massachusetts Field and Education Manager Eben Bein at eben@ourclimate.us
To apply, please fill out our fellowship application.
Responsibilities Include:
- Organizing and hosting events, such as lobby days, workshops, and trainings;
- Writing blog pieces, letters to the editor, and gaining media attention to build public support for climate justice;
- Planning and facilitating meetings with elected officials;
- Engaging in policy analysis and power mapping to identify target legislators and build strategy to pass climate policy;
- Creating social media content for state and national platforms
Additional Details:
Program & Application dates:
Start date: August 29, 2022 End date: June 2, 2023
Application deadline is July 31, with interviews beginning in early-August.Location: Most of the Fellowship is run remotely online, with a few opportunities per year for in-person actions, trainings, and gatherings.
Positions available: 2 per program
Time commitment: 7 hours per week
Suggested age range: 16-24
Wage: $16/hour
All Fellows Will:
- Participate in the national curriculum calls and complete weekly assignments;
- Participate in weekly video calls with the state or federal field teams;
- Participate in weekly one-on-one calls with state or federal program manager;
- Attend co-working + office hour time as needed with state or federal field team.
Legislative sessions and priorities will vary by state.
Minimum Qualifications:
We’re seeking candidates who are team players, results-oriented, and dedicated to our mission. Candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Belief in the power of grassroots organizing and empowering young people to become compelling advocates;
- An organized, collaborative, and proactive work style;
- Commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done, even in the face of obstacles;
- Ability to work in remote, fast-paced, and flexible working environment;
- Commitment to climate, environmental, and social justice.
