ELM Action Fund Campaign and Advocacy Fellows

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) Action Fund is hiring Campaign and Advocacy Fellows for Fall 2026. This paid fellowship, requiring 15-20 hours per week at $18/hour, involves campaigning for endorsed candidates, conducting research, and attending events. While a hybrid work environment is offered, fellows are encouraged to work in the Boston office weekly. Ideal candidates are committed to environmental advocacy and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
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 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.




Fall Session Details 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 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 - Campaign & Advocacy Fellows Fall 2026, 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, August 14th. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.