BECOME AN ENVIRONMENT AMERICA FELLOW
Environment America’s mission is to transform our ideas and imaginations into change that
makes our world a greener and healthier place.
We build support for clean, renewable energy. In just the past year, we helped convince
California, New Mexico, Washington state and Maine to commit to 100 percent zero-carbon
electricity.
We campaign against pollution and climate change. We’ve won $250 million in penalties
and actions from ExxonMobil and other polluting companies, and programs to reduce carbon
pollution, from Colorado to Massachusetts.
We protect wildlife and wild places. We won the nation’s first statewide bans on single-use
plastic bags in California and single-use polystyrene foam in Maine.
We do what it takes to turn public opinion and political momentum toward a greener, healthier
world. If that’s what you want to do, visit jobs.EnvironmentAmerica.org.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
â— Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to small business owners, farmers, public health
officials and others to demonstrate support for our policy goals
â— Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and
write opinion pieces. Build a following on Facebook and Twitter for your campaigns
â— Lobby elected officials: Coordinate strategy with a champion in Congress. Make a
convincing case to a legislator who is undecided on a particular vote. Work the “inside
game” to complement our outside field operation, where most of our power is derived
â— Research and write reports: Catalogue and analyze sources of carbon pollution in the
U.S. Detail the success of the Clean Water Act in our reports. Help influence public
debate and earn media attention for our cause
â— Identify and cultivate donors: Reach out to foundations and major donors and ask
them to fund our work to tackle global warming, promote clean energy, and protect our
most spectacular natural areas
â— Run a grassroots campaign office each summer during your fellowship: Hire and
manage a staff of 20 canvassers. Raise money, build our organization and membership,
and help win one of our key campaigns
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The target annual compensation for this position is $27,500 in the first year. Environment
America offers a competitive benefits package. We also offer an excellent training program and
opportunities for advancement.
LOCATION
We’re currently hiring for positions in multiple locations across the country. We accept
applications on a rolling basis. Positions start in August 2020. Visit jobs.EnvironmentAmerica.org to see our immediate openings.