Grassroots Fellow

Job Description

The Climate Action Campaign Fellowship is a paid fellowship program designed to immerse its participants in the environmental advocacy field. Assignments vary and are designed to both support the campaign with its mission to support action on climate change and assist the fellow with their professional growth. This non-exempt position allows interaction with all of the campaign's departments providing a wide breadth of experiences. As an integral part of the team, fellows will experience how public support is generated for action on climate, and how that shape results on a national level. We have a fellowship available in our Grassroots department. CAC is based in Washington, D.C. We are currently working in a hybrid with fellows expected in the office 2-3 times per week.

The Fellow will train predominantly with the assigned team completing tasks including but not limited to:

• Assisting with drafting SMS messages on behalf of CAC on EPA rules and regulations related to pollution standards.
• Assisting with phone banks, this involves making phone calls to volunteers who have signed up at a street canvass and asking them about their engagement capacity.
• Assisting with organizing events in the DC area to boost visibility efforts on key campaigns.
• Assisting with grassroots projects that seek to engage volunteers across all priority states.
• Following instructions and maintaining clear communication with the supervisor.

Who You Are

A successful candidate has the following:

• Ability to learn to successfully juggle multiple projects from various departments in a fast-paced, high-expectation campaign environment
• Collaborative approach and ability to work successfully individually and with diverse teams and individuals internally as well as with external partner organizations
• Experience with data entry and attention to detail (database management a plus)
• Light research and writing experience
• Excellent communicator and self-starter
• Experience in issue-organizing, advocacy or electoral campaigns is a plus, particularly within the environmental community
• Proficiency with scripts, and macros in Excel and Google Sheets (Data specific)
• Interest in environmental issues and the environmental community a plus

How to Apply

If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, please email [email protected].

The Fine Print

This position is a member of their specified team though will work closely with several other departments. You do not need to be based in Washington, DC to be considered for the fellowship. CAC staff are currently working in a hybrid set-up. COVID vaccinations are required for onsite work. Staff will work East Coast hours regardless of their location.

The paid fellowship program lasts for 13 weeks and fellows participate for 20 hours/week. Rate of Pay: $19.00 per hour, as an hourly non-exempt position. The Partnership Project requests that you structure your hours to attend departmental meetings.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to economic and social justice, and do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.