CT & NY Environmental Policy Fellow

National Audubon Society, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

National Audubon Society seeks a CT and NYS Policy Fellow to support policy work in New York and Connecticut. The role offers on-site work at the Albany office, with a January 2027–June 2027 assignment.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with keen research, writing, and advocacy interests in environmental policy. The fellow will monitor legislation, draft memos and testimonies, support budget priorities, and help organize advocacy events while collaborating with state policy staff and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or related field required.
• Interest in conservation or environmental policy encouraged.
• Strong writing, research, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review legislative introductions and monitor priority legislation in NYS/CT.
• Draft memos, testimonies, and budget priorities for legislators.
• Summarize policy findings for staff and stakeholders.
• Attend hearings and coalition meetings; support advocacy activities.
• Collaborate with communications to create outreach content.

Skills

Policy analysis

Legislative research

Writing & editing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, environmental studies, public policy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EveryAction

Mobilize

Job description

National Audubon Society seeks a CT and NYS Policy Fellow to support policy work in New York and Connecticut. The role offers on-site work at the Albany office, with a January 2027–June 2027 assignment.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with keen research, writing, and advocacy interests in environmental policy. The fellow will monitor legislation, draft memos and testimonies, support budget priorities, and help organize advocacy events while collaborating with state policy staff and the