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<div class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description" id="ember55">The Environmental League of Massachusetts advocates for policy that meets the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges. We employ thoughtful advocacy and strategic partnerships to set Massachusetts on a just course to a net-zero economy and protect our natural resources for future generations. We focus our resources on the state level, where we believe that our knowledge, expertise and reputation allow us to have the strongest impact. We also network and collaborate with a variety of leaders in business and government as well as with other environmental nonprofits to achieve effective results.</div>
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Advocating for a net-zero economy and protecting Massachusetts' natural resources through strategic partnerships.

<div><div>The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund is looking for current students to join our Campaign and Advocacy Fellows program for the Spring 2025 session. Help us elect environmental champions, advance strong environmental policy, and build the power of the environmental community in Massachusetts.  Our Spring fellowship program runs from early February through May. A minimum commitment of 15-20 hours per week is required but exact start and end dates are flexible.  Spring session details: <ul><li>Hybrid work environment with both in-person and remote work required </li></ul><ul><li>Work is approximately 75% advocacy, data management, research, and in-office campaign work, 25% in-district campaign work (door knocking, phone banking, etc) </li></ul><ul><li>Some nights and weekends are required </li></ul><ul><li>15 – 20 hours/ week, $18/ hour  </li></ul> Competitive Candidates Will Possess:  <ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li></ul><ul><li>Comfort talking to voters on the phone and in person </li></ul><ul><li>Strong research, data management, and note taking skills </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail </li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to environmental advocacy  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work collaboratively and be a self-starter </li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to understanding racial justice and equity’s vitality to addressing climate change </li></ul><ul><li>Community organizing or political campaign experience a plus </li></ul><ul><li>Customer service or similar experience a plus </li></ul> How to apply:  Please submit a cover letter and resume as PDFs (titled ‘First Name Last Name Resume’/’First Name Last Name Cover Letter’) by 5 PM on Tuesday, January 10th. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Please address your cover letter to Rob Hart. </div></div>

Campaign and Advocacy Fellow

<div><div>Reporting to: Offshore Wind Director  Supporting: ELM and the ELM Action Fund  Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000  The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and the ELM Action Fund (ELM AF) are committed to advocating for policy and building political power in Massachusetts to meet the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges. The Coalition Manager will be an integral member of a collegial and effective 18-person advocacy team. Read our <a href="https://www.environmentalleague.org/about/">purpose, mission, vision, and values for ELM</a> and the <a href="https://elmaction.org/about/">ELM Action Fund</a>.  We seek a passionate, energetic, and effective Coalition Manager to guide the <a href="https://www.newenglandforoffshorewind.org/">New England for Offshore Wind</a> (NE4OSW) coalition through an exciting new phase of growth. This professional will serve as the relational hub for the regional coalition, work to strategically grow membership, and help members craft and implement effective project-based subgrant strategies in service of the coalition’s multi-year offshore wind workplan.   Responsibilities: Maintain Coalition Operations  <ul><li>Ensure efficient and effective collaboration of the 106-member coalition </li></ul><ul><li>Own and maintain calendar of monthly virtual regional coalition meetings and steering committee meetings  </li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate monthly virtual regional coalition meetings, steering committee meetings, and periodic in-person full coalition meetings; support monthly virtual state committee meetings; assist with developing agendas; and take and distribute notes  </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain consistent communication with coalition members to equip them with timely and actionable information  </li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate sharing stories, best practices, and informational resources across the coalition, including supporting the monthly newsletter process  </li></ul><ul><li>Support development and fundraising activities, including funding requests and grant reporting  </li></ul>Recruit New Members and Build Relationships <ul><li>Identify strategic gaps in membership and drive strategy to recruit new members to build the depth and breadth of support for offshore wind </li></ul><ul><li>Create and implement a plan for member stewardship and retention that seeks and reflects periodic feedback from coalition members </li></ul><ul><li>Manage relationships and build trust with coalition partners, ensuring the NE4OSW steering committee and state committees are fully staffed and supported </li></ul>Drive Effective Subgrant Program <ul><li>Build strategy for the NE4OSW Subgrant Program, recruit potential subgrantees from the coalition, and partner with them to shape project plans aligned with NE4OSW’s workplan </li></ul><ul><li>Provide feedback on subgrant applications in partnership with coalition members </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate the selection process and present subgrant proposals to the NE4OSW Steering Committee and ELM staff for review </li></ul><ul><li>Track subgrant project deliverables and report them to funders </li></ul>Qualifications:  Required <ul><li>Infectious enthusiasm for the missions of ELM and NE4OSW </li></ul><ul><li>Stellar program management skills and passion for people-centered relational work and building effective team culture </li></ul><ul><li>Strong strategic thinking skills and ability to develop and manage a budget and effectively refine and implement workplans </li></ul><ul><li>Organized self-starter with an ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deliverables in parallel </li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver presentations to engage key stakeholders and articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely </li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into ELM’s and NE4OSW’s work and to ensuring an inclusive organizational culture </li></ul>Preferred <ul><li>Understanding of New England states’ legislatures, administrations, and political landscapes </li></ul><ul><li>Experience crafting or evaluating compelling grant proposals and reports </li></ul><ul><li>Experience managing coalitions of diverse stakeholder groups </li></ul><ul><li>Offshore wind policy expertise </li></ul> Compensation &amp; Benefits: Salary range of $75,000-$80,000, depending on experience. ELM provides generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, Health Savings Account, and a 403(b) retirement plan with organizational match.  This full-time role requires occasional morning and evening commitments outside of the standard 9-5 office hours. This position is based in Boston, MA and will require occasional travel within New England. ELM supports a hybrid work environment.  To Apply:  Please fill out our optional <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fao-Qr8e2kKyoO6eu_St3bd8tNSxvjNLjXiMjFZjnxRUQVkzSEFURUlIMU0zREw4RUJQV0pRR0xOMy4u">demographic survey</a>, then submit your resume and responses to the two following questions. Your response to each question should be no more than 250 words. In lieu of answering these questions, you can submit a cover letter with your resume. <ul><li>Why do you want to work with ELM and NE4OSW? 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 and advocacy. </li></ul><ul><li>Based on your work and personal experiences, what makes you a good fit for this position? This can include (but not limited to) what past experiences (professional 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. </li></ul>  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.    Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) candidates may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.   ELM is an equal-opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from all interested candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, creed, religion, personal appearance, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, or sexual orientation.  </div></div>

Coalition Manager

<div><div>Reporting to: Offshore Wind Director  Supporting: ELM and the ELM Action Fund  Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000  The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and the ELM Action Fund (ELM AF) are committed to advocating for policy and building political power in Massachusetts to meet the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges. The Community Engagement Manager will be an integral member of a collegial and effective 18-person advocacy team. Read our <a href="https://www.environmentalleague.org/about/">purpose, mission, vision, and values for ELM</a> and the <a href="https://elmaction.org/about/">ELM Action Fund</a>.  We seek a passionate, energetic, and effective Community Engagement Manager to drive ELM’s Massachusetts-based advocacy for the responsible and timely development of a crucial renewable resource for our region. This professional will serve as the Massachusetts State Lead for <a href="https://www.newenglandforoffshorewind.org/">New England for Offshore Wind</a> (NE4OSW) and build relationships, political power, and support for offshore wind in key communities to ensure successful completion of Massachusetts’ offshore wind infrastructure projects.  Responsibilities: Lead NE4OSW’s Massachusetts State Committee <ul><li>Support the development of legislative and administrative priorities for offshore wind policy in Massachusetts </li></ul><ul><li>Create and manage advocacy tools including sign-on letters, testimony, and written comments in local, state and federal jurisdictions  </li></ul><ul><li>Build an inclusive, effective, and powerful advocacy network  </li></ul><ul><li>Enable coalition members’ work through supportive subgrants    </li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate monthly virtual meetings and one annual in-person meeting of the Massachusetts State Committee </li></ul> Drive Offshore Wind Community Engagement in Massachusetts <ul><li>Build relationships and political power in three key offshore wind host communities and other municipalities as needed </li></ul><ul><li>Draft and drive a statewide community engagement plan, including partnerships with organized labor and local partners </li></ul><ul><li>Create and implement a local communications and outreach plan in service of the overall NE4OSW strategic communications plan, tailored to each key host community </li></ul>Qualifications:  Required <ul><li>Infectious enthusiasm for the missions of ELM and NE4OSW </li></ul><ul><li>Strong strategic thinker with aptitude for creating, implementing, and adapting workplans </li></ul><ul><li>Experience balancing competing priorities, building consensus, and forging trusted partnerships </li></ul><ul><li>Aptitude for organizing stakeholders, creating a network of supporters, and amplifying influential voices  </li></ul><ul><li>Political instincts and relationship orientation </li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into ELM’s and NE4OSW’s work and to ensuring an inclusive organizational culture </li></ul>Preferred <ul><li>Established network of professional relationships in key identified offshore wind host communities  </li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with the Massachusetts Legislature and Administration </li></ul><ul><li>Experience successfully running campaigns and/or turnout operations  </li></ul><ul><li>Offshore wind policy expertise </li></ul> Compensation &amp; Benefits: Salary range of $75,000-$80,000, depending on experience. ELM provides generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, Health Savings Account, and a 403(b) retirement plan with organizational match.  This full-time role requires occasional morning and evening commitments outside of the standard 9-5 office hours. This position is based in Boston, MA and will require frequent travel throughout eastern Massachusetts to meet with key stakeholders. ELM supports a hybrid work environment.  To Apply:  Please fill out our optional <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fao-Qr8e2kKyoO6eu_St3bd8tNSxvjNLjXiMjFZjnxRURjNVV1M0SFozOTBVUUpKWVE4MzRYUlBQVS4u">demographic survey</a>, then submit your resume and responses to the two following questions. Your response to each question should be no more than 250 words. In lieu of answering these questions, you can submit a cover letter with your resume. <ul><li>Why do you want to work with ELM and NE4OSW? 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 and advocacy. </li></ul><ul><li>Based on your work and personal experiences, what makes you a good fit for this position? This can include (but not limited to) what past experiences (professional 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. </li></ul>  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.    Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) candidates may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.   ELM is an equal-opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from all interested candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, creed, religion, personal appearance, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, or sexual orientation.  </div></div>

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