Fellowship
Join the Our Climate Team
We are currently not recruiting for our fellowship program. Please revisit us in the summer for more information.
To set up a 15 minute call to learn more about the fellowship, please connect with National Policy and Programs Manager Emily Martin at Emily@ourclimate.us.
To set up a 15 minute call to learn more about the fellowship, please connect with National Policy and Programs Manager Emily Martin at Emily@ourclimate.us.
Responsibilities Include:
- Planning and hosting workshops and events on campus or virtually;
- Writing blog pieces and letters to the editor to build public support for climate action;
- Participating in weekly video calls with other fellows;
- Gathering petition signatures and creating digital climate advocacy campaigns;
- Planning and facilitating virtual meetings with elected officials.
All Fellows Will:
- Complete a skills assessment at the beginning of the Fellowship and determine goals with state organizer;
- Utilize the $500 educational reimbursement to attend a training, conference, or workshop that will deepen leadership and advocacy skills; Our Climate will provide a list of recommended trainings that can be attended virtually;
- Complete Our Climate’s training curriculum by participating in National Webinars and regional breakouts; trainings include climate policy, climate justice, storytelling, organizing, coalition building, lobbying, and democracy;
- Serve on an external committee or project for 1 hour a week to strengthen partnerships and build organizing skills. Options may include: one of Power Shift Network’s Convergence Planning Teams, our state coalition partners’ working groups including NY Renews, Coalition of Resilient Nebraskans, Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition, Massachusetts Campaign for A Clean Energy Future, and Washington Climate Alliance.
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.
