Campaign & Advocacy Fellow

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 Summer 2026 session. Help us elect climate champions, advance strong environmental policy, and empower the environmental community in Massachusetts.

Background 

The ELM Action Fund oversees 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 House. 

To learn more about our fellowship program, please visit our website. 

Summer Session Details and Responsibilities 

Our Summer fellowship program runs from May through August, 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:  

• Conduct policy and political research 

• Read and summarize legislation 

• Assist with electoral data management 

• Campaign for our endorsed candidates (door knocking, phone banking) 

• 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 not required 

• Some nights and weekends are required 

Competitive Candidates Will Possess:
 

• Ability to work both collaboratively and as a self-starter 

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental advocacy 

• Excellent 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 commitment 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 Apply 

Please fill out our optional demographic survey 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, May 1st. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.