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The 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  202 6  session .  Help  us  elect   climate champions, advance strong environmental policy, and  empower  the environmental community in  Massachusetts . Background T he ELM Action Fund  oversee s  a longstanding and  highly successful  paid fellowship program , engaging  students across Massachusetts  with interests  in environmental policy and political campaigns.  Through the fellowship  program , students connect  with talented changemakers and  learn  valuable skills to advance their environmental careers . Our fellows specialize in a wide range of work, from politics and policy to communications  and graphic design .  Together, they  work toward the common goals of  advancing strong environmental policy and building the power of the environmental community in Massachusetts. The ELM Action Fund Fellows program is highly esteemed and respected and  has led alumni of the program to  rewarding and  impactful positions  at influential organizations,  including  the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Energy Ventures, the City of Boston, the League of Conservation Voters,  the New York City Department of Transportation   and  the Massachusetts State  Hous e . To learn more about our fellowship program, please visit  our website . Fall   S ession  D etails  and Responsibilities 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 . • 15 – 20 hours per week, $18 per hour • Responsibilities include: • Campaign for our endorsed candidates (door knocking, phone banking) • Assist  with electoral data management • Conduct policy and political research • Read and summarize legislation • Attend 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  no t  requir ed • Some nights and weekends are  required Competitive Candidates Will Possess : • Ability to  work  both  collaboratively and  as  a self-starter • Demonstrate d  c ommitment to environmental advocacy • E x cellent verbal  and written communication skills • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong research, data management, and note taking skills • Comfort talking to voters on the phone and in person • Demonstrated  c ommitment to  environmental justice, recognizing the essential role of racial equity in responding to climate change. • Community organizing or political campaign experience a plus • Customer service or similar experience a plus How to  A pply 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 porta l .  Your response to each question should be no more than 250 words.  Pl e ase  s u bmit   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 ( professiona l ,  educationa l  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   Frida y, August   14 th .   Applications will be assessed on a rolling ba si s.