Climate and Energy Equity Fellow, National Wildlife Federation

Climate and Energy Equity Fellow, National Wildlife Federation

Organization / Grantor : National Wildlife Federation

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Position / Title / Fund : Climate and Energy Equity Fellow

Type / Term : Full-time, Student / Postdoc, 11-month term

Location : Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Salary : $20 / hour

Deadline : Sept 6, 2024

Description :

Our Climate and Energy team advances domestic policies at the federal, state, and regional levels that curb greenhouse gas emissions, speed an equitable transition to clean energy and industry, and expand natural and technological carbon removal.

NWF seeks to grow bipartisan support for short- and long-term action on climate, working with a range of partners to build diverse coalitions.

To support our mission, we are seeking a Climate and Energy Equity Fellow to work in our National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC (with option for hybrid work).

Approximately two-thirds of your time will be spent supporting a Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) in the Mid-Atlantic by performing research on energy justice / energy equity and drafting educational materials for community-based organizations in the region.

You will also provide research and advocacy support for projects throughout our climate and energy program portfolio, focused on building team knowledge and efficacy in integrating equity and justice principles and priorities into our work and goals.

You will also help the team implement its Environmental Justice Action Plan by tracking activities and facilitating coordination and information sharing.

This position is part of NWF’s fellowship program. NWF Fellows must be available to work a 40-hour weekly schedule. This 11-month position offers $20.

00 per hour plus core benefits.

As the Climate and Energy Equity Fellow, you will report directly to the Senior Program Manager, Climate and Energy Policy, and work alongside the rest of the growing team in Washington, D.

C. and around the country.

Responsibilities :

Research, write, and edit factsheets, blogs, talking points, memos, and issue briefs on energy justice and energy equity for community-based organizations and other audiences (e.

g., policymakers, NWF staff and affiliates, industry, and NWF’s online membership).

• Track federal programs that provide funds to disadvantaged communities to increase access to clean energy and related workforce and economic development.
• Help identify state and local policymakers, clean energy businesses, and other key decision-makers in the Mid-Atlantic and other key geographies who are potential partners.
• Help plan and facilitate public events, such as roundtables and webinars, on energy justice / energy equity, and climate change.
• Help facilitate linkages to learning opportunities for worker training, apprenticeships, leadership development, and certifications in the clean energy field for Mid-Atlantic communities.
• Track and help manage implementation of the team’s EJ Action Plan to ensure goals are being met, and make recommendations for additional actions.
• Track and share notes with the team on key federal legislation and regulations pertaining to climate justice and energy equity, and related hearings and briefings.
• Have a love of wildlife, collaboration, and a sense of humor.
• Have interest in being an active participant in the equity journey of a pragmatic national conservation organization that works on both sides of the political aisle.

Qualifications :

• Passion for addressing climate change and energy or environmental injustice in creative and pragmatic ways that allow wildlife and people of all backgrounds to survive and thrive.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to clearly synthesize scientific or technical information for a variety of audiences.
• Self-starter able to work effectively in both a team-based and independent environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with diverse interests, including environmental justice and Tribal representatives, labor, business, and conservation groups.
• A demonstrated and documented interest and experience in climate or environmental / energy justice research, policy and / or advocacy.

This can include a BA / BS degree in environmental justice, public policy, sustainability, public health, sociology, or a related field, or at least 1-2 years of relevant professional or volunteer experience.

Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

How to Apply :

Apply online. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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