Government Affairs Fellowship

Climate Action Campaign; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 18.694 - 26.625; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Climate Action Campaign in Germany is seeking a paid Government Affairs Fellow to support legislative research and advocacy efforts in a hybrid work environment. This role provides valuable experience in environmental advocacy at the national level.

The fellow will engage in various tasks, including drafting outreach materials and tracking policy activities while working closely with diverse teams. The program lasts 13 weeks, offering an hourly rate of $19.

Qualifikationen

• Strong interest in environmental advocacy and the legislative process.
• Ability to work individually and as part of diverse teams.
• Experience in organizing or advocacy campaigns is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct legislative research and analysis.
• Assist with drafting outreach materials and documentation.
• Track Congressional and administrative activity.

Kenntnisse

Interest in environmental issues

Ability to manage multiple projects

Data entry experience

Excellent communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

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 decision‑makers, 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:

• Conduct legislative research, tracking, and analysis, including reviewing and summarizing major legislation and decision‑makers’ positions
• Assist with environmental advocacy efforts including drafting outreach language and creating, editing, and distributing a variety of documents for internal and external use
• Track Congressional and administrative activity, and national and local partners’ activities
• Be available in the Washington, DC office 2‑3 times per week, and attend occasional events like briefings, press events, and rallies
• Assist 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 decision‑makers, conducting research and data entry
• Assist with internal information sharing and communications
• Provide logistics and meeting support as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• 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 is a plus
• Familiarity with Congressional activity and legislative research and analysis is 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.

The Fine Print

While the fellowship is part of a specified team, the fellow will work closely with several other departments. You do not need to be based in Washington, DC to be considered. 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 option to extend. Ideal start date is late January. Fellows participate for 20 hours/week. There are two open fellow positions. Rate of Pay: $19.00 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.