Campaign Communications Fellow

about 1 month ago
Full time role
Hybrid · Boston, MA, US... more

The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund is looking for a current student to join our Campaign and Advocacy Fellows program as the new Campaign Communications Fellow for the Fall 2024 session. Help us elect environmental champions and build the power of the environmental community in Massachusetts through dynamic and compelling campaign communications.  

Our paid Fall fellowship program runs from Late August through late November. A minimum 10-week commitment of 15-20 hours per week is required but exact start and end dates are flexible. 

Fall session details: 

  • Hybrid work environment with both in-person and remote work required 
  • Work is approximately 70% communications work (graphic design, website management, email design, etc.), and 30% in-district campaign work (door knocking, phone banking, etc) 
  • Some nights and weekends are required 
  • 15 – 20 hours/ week, $18/ hour  

Competitive Candidates Will Possess:  

  • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills 
  • Strong graphic design skills (experience with Canva is preferred) 
  • Comfort talking to voters on the phone and in person 
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Commitment to environmental advocacy  
  • Ability to work collaboratively and be a self-starter 
  • Commitment to understanding racial justice and equity’s vitality to addressing climate change 
  • Community organizing or political campaign experience a plus 
  • Customer service or similar experience a plus 
  • Experience with WordPress or similar website backend management a plus  

How to apply:  

Submit a cover letter, resume, and sample of previous graphic design work as PDFs (titled ‘First Name Last Name Resume’/’First Name Last Name Cover Letter’) by Friday, August 9th. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Please address your cover letter to Bianca Pokrzywa. Indicate that you are applying for the fellowship program fall session in the subject line of your email.