Apply to be a Fellow for Climate Action Lab!
SustainUS
What We Offer
- A chance to slash US emissions and build the political will needed for global climate action
- An intensive, fast-paced environment to build skills and learn campaign development
- Housing and meals in a shared group house with other Fellows; modest travel and living stipends
- A safe and intentional space to live, work, and build an inclusive community
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Collaboratively design and run a campaign, including fieldwork, media, lobbying, and direct actions
- Facilitate a stronger, inclusive climate movement through outreach and coalition-building
- Manage data and campaign analytics to drive the initiative’s development
- Analyze and research policy options regarding the Clean Air Act 111(d) carbon regulations
- Develop the Climate Action Lab program for further iterations (programming, recruitment, fundraising)
Qualifications
No specific education or work experience requirements.
- Commitment to social and environmental justice, and anti-oppressive principles
- Ability to work closely on collaborative teams
- Interest in cooperative living
- Ability to handle stressful situations and deal with conflict appropriately and constructively
- Flexibility to adjust to changing work schedule, responsibilities, and conditions
Desired Skills & Experience
We’re looking for candidates with at least one of the following skills.
- Community or campus organizing and/or leadership
- Organizing creative and effective direct actions
- Political or issue advocacy campaigning, including field work and volunteer management
- Communications: storytelling and/or traditional (“earned”) and social media
- Graphic design and video editing
- Campaign metrics and analytics; campaign platforms such as VAN, Salsa, or NationBuilder
- Entrepreneurial ventures, social startups, and innovative thinking
- Fundraising and grant writing
- Knowledge of regulatory processes, particularly in environmental rulemaking
- Other skills not listed here
Program Info
Spring Dates: Mar. 3 - May 25, 2014 (45 hrs/week; potential for a three-month extension)
Spring Location: Washington, DC
Summer Dates and Locations: TBD (expected to be announced by late February)
How to Apply
Applicants for the Spring Fellowship should fill out the Spring Fellow Application. Strong candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants interested in the summer fellowship, which will run from early June to mid-August and will have multiple locations around the country, should fill out our Summer Interest Form.