Environmental Policy Fellow in CT & NY State

Audubon; Audubon Industrial Park (NY); In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Audubon seeks a Policy Fellow to support the New York and Connecticut policy teams during the 2027 legislative sessions. The fellow will research, draft memos and testimonies, and help advocate for birds and habitats.

This on-site role at Audubon's Albany office offers hands-on experience with state budgets, bill tracking, and stakeholder engagement across chapters and staff. Length of assignment is January 2027 to June 2027, 35 hours per week, at $22 per hour, with potential travel and

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in political science, environmental policy, or a related field.

Mansioni

• Review legislative introductions, monitor priority legislation and state budget proposals.
• Assist in drafting legislative memos, testimonies, and budget priorities.
• Research policy issues affecting birds and habitats and summarize findings for staff.
• Attend hearings, committee meetings, and coalition meetings and prepare summaries.
• Collaborate with communications staff to develop social media content and advocacy materials.
• Organize lobby days and coordinate with chapters, members, and partners.
• Participate in policy events at Audubon centers and sanctuaries.
• Meet with state and federal officials and Audubon policy staff to advance priorities.

Conoscenze

Written communication

Research skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

MS Office

Social media platforms

Travel willingness

Formazione

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

Strumenti

EveryAction

Mobilize

Descrizione del lavoro

Audubon seeks a Policy Fellow to support the New York and Connecticut policy teams during the 2027 legislative sessions. The fellow will research, draft memos and testimonies, and help advocate for birds and habitats.

This on-site role at Audubon's Albany office offers hands-on experience with state budgets, bill tracking, and stakeholder engagement across chapters and staff. Length of assignment is January 2027 to June 2027, 35 hours per week, at $22 per hour, with potential travel and