Government Affairs Fellowship

The Climate Action Campaign US is offering a Government Affairs Fellowship in McLean, VA. This paid internship immerses participants in environmental advocacy, focusing on legislative research, advocacy efforts, and supporting campaign activities. The position requires in-office attendance 2-3 times per week, allowing fellows to interact with various departments and gain experience in national-level climate policy advocacy. Ideal candidates have an interest in environmental issues and strong communication skills.
The Climate Action Campaign (CAC) Fellowship is a paid intern 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 advance and defend climate policies 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.

We have a fellowship available in our Government Affairs department. As an integral part of the team, the Government Affairs fellow will learn about environmental advocacy at the national level, including efforts to build public support for action to tackle the climate crisis, educate key decisionmakers, and shape federal policy.

CAC is based in Washington, D.C. We are currently working in a hybrid environment with fellows expected in the office 2-3 times per week.

The fellow will work predominantly with the Government Affairs team completing tasks including but not limited to:
• Conducting legislative research, tracking, and analysis, including reviewing and summarizing major legislation and tracking decisionmakers’ positions on priority issues
• Assisting with environmental advocacy efforts including drafting outreach language and creating, editing, and distributing a variety of documents for internal and external use
• Tracking and reporting Congressional and administrative activity (meetings, events, etc.)
• Tracking and reporting national and local partners’ activities (meetings, events, etc.)
• Attending briefings, meetings, and events with CAC staff and external allies
• Assisting various Departments during surge moments, including but not limited to attending events or otherwise supporting community-wide climate advocacy efforts, facilitating outreach to partners and decisionmakers, conducting research and data entry
• Attending internal meetings and assisting with Campaign-wide metrics and reporting
• Assisting with internal information sharing and communications
• Providing logistics and meeting support as needed
• Completing other duties and tasks as they arise

Who You Are

A Successful Candidate Has The Following
• Interest in environmental issues and the environmental community
• Ability to learn to juggle multiple, distinct projects in a fast-paced, high-expectation campaign environment
• Ability to work successfully individually and collaboratively, with diverse teams and individuals internally and with external partner organizations
• Experience with data entry and managing large amounts of data
• Excellent communicator and self-starter; keen attention to detail
• Experience in issue-organizing, advocacy or electoral campaigns a plus
• Familiarity with Congressional activity and legislative research and analysis a plus

Who We Are

The Climate Action Campaign (CAC) is a highly effective coalition of national environmental, environmental justice, and public health groups, state and local partners, and key allies working to protect clean air and promote action to tackle climate change. The Campaign serves as an important center of gravity and convening body for dozens of organizations working together to drive ambitious federal climate action that is centered on investment, standards, jobs, health, and justice. The Climate Action Campaign is based in Washington D.C. Visit us online at: http://www.actonclimate.com/.

How to Apply

Please follow the link below to apply. Please be sure to include both a resume and a cover letter: Apply Here.

If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, please email hr@partnershipproject.org.

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, with an ideal start date of June 2, 2025 and fellows participate for 20 hours/week. Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour, as an hourly non-exempt position.

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.