From the BP disaster in the Gulf to the climate crisis facing our planet, the need to confront big environmental challenges has never been clearer. If you are looking for the opportunity, training and experience to make a powerful and long-lasting impact on the policies that will shape our energy future, the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink, and the fate of the places we love, check out Environment America’s Fellowship Program. Through the Fellowship Program, you will develop relationships with lawmakers and community leaders, earn media coverage for important environmental issues, raise funds, build a membership, recruit and manage staff and volunteers, and run grassroots campaigns to promote clean energy, clean up our air and water, and preserve some of our nation’s most beloved spaces. Bottom line: You’ll make a real difference. After just two years of hard work, you’ll have the skills and experience that will set you apart from most recent college graduates, and you’ll be prepared to take on even more leadership here at Environment America or elsewhere in the environmental community.

We’re looking for people who have just finished or are about to finish their Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree. And while we’re happy to consider applications from candidates in other countries.we do not sponsor visas.

Fellowship candidates are hired nationwide and placed in Environment America offices across the country. During the interview process you can express your interest in one location, some locations, or all of our locations. In making placement decisions we will consider how best to match your location preference, experience, strengths and abilities with the campaigns we’re running and the experienced staff in a particular office, city or state.

Salary and benefits

As a recent graduate, you’ll earn $23,750 in your first year and $24,250 in your second year of the Fellowship. You’re eligible to opt into our group health plan. You accrue two weeks of paid vacation over the course of your first year, and an additional three weeks in your second year. You’re eligible to apply for college loan assistance after your third month, and to participate in our 401 (k) plan at the end of your first year. Salary and benefits vary in California and New York.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 10 March 2011

Further Fellowship Information and Application