Elected Officials to Protect America's mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and healthy planet, we empower leadership from elected officials and civic leaders to protect our environment and fight the climate crisis. The nation's leader, in organizing veterans who are lawmakers and frontline leaders on the intersection of the environment and human society, our programs focus on collective solutions.

Our programs support solutions and policy development at the local, state, and federal levels.

EOPA educates lawmakers through training, collaborative exchange of ideas, and public engagement through value-based communication. Our network connects elected officials to create high-impact and systemic change through bold and consistent leadership to implement policies that

- Foster and promote policies that combat climate change, advance the transitions to clean energy systems that strengthen our economic resiliency, and enhance national security.

- Protect and conserve public lands and waterways — enhancing environmental protection to prevent and eliminate destructive practices, protect watersheds and keep the land vibrant for future generations.

- Fight environmental and racial injustice for all peoples through training and hands-on experience that enhances the development of public leaders to serve the communities most impacted by the climate crisis.

EOPA NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
As a comprehensive career development and leadership opportunity, the National Fellowship Program is designed to harness and inspire the next generation of public leaders.

We are seeking highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate changemakers to assist with a variety of projects in the startup phase, including research, outreach, strategy, partnerships, fundraising, and communications. If you want to contribute to a high-leverage start-up campaign and make a national difference, this fellowship is for you.

10 fellows are accepted into the 5-month-long program beginning Jan 1st through May 31st

Core Fellowship Roles and Contributions

• Contribute to high-leverage campaigns with national, state, and local policy impacts
• Work with influential state and local elected leaders
• Lead 1-3 projects in research, outreach, communications, policy, membership, partnerships, fundraising, or administration
• Conduct phone or email outreach to elected officials, partners organizations
• Participate in team meetings at least 1-2 times per week via video call
• Support social media, video, and communications presence
• Assist with designing and execution of membership development program

FELLOWSHIP DETAILS

• Flexible hours: 20 to 40 hours per week, fellowship term 4-6+ months
• Work is completely online/remote; flexible to accommodate academic schedule
• $500-$750 stipends for fellowship period available for top applicants, commensurate with experience. (In order to accommodate the most fellows from underserved communities and with economic needs as possible, institutional funding will be used before EOPA funding for any selected fellows with institutional funding support.)
• Expand your network and join our talented community of current fellows and alumni 
• Exclusive personalized training series from experienced lawmakers, civic service professionals, and the University of San Francisco Masters in Public Leadership
• Gain valuable organizing and campaign, experience
• Opportunities to advance in leadership as a Senior and Executive Fellow and staff 
• We are a dedicated and fun team who learn from each other

MAJOR PROJECTS
Elected Officials to Protect America state and national organizing - EOPA fellows learn and engage in state and national issue campaigns ranging from our federal National Climate Emergency Plan to state-based clean transportation initiatives. 

We are seeking fellows with an interest in public policy, research, campaigns, running for office, working with lawmakers, organizing press conferences, and environmental organizing.   

ProtectEarth.News Newsmagazine - Our independent newsmagazine fellows write and publish environmentally-focused articles, videos, and podcasts. 

We are seeking fellows who are interested in expanding their writing skills to create media advisories, press releases, articles, op-eds, policy papers, and conduct research.

Code Blue Water Security Solutions film and multimedia production - Fellows learn how to produce short videos to educate lawmakers, the media, and the public. 

We are seeking fellows who wish to expand or gain knowledge in video editing, cinematography, audio, writing scripts, the production process, support our podcast, and updating websites.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion and experience in environment, energy, civic engagement, and/or public policy issues;
• Solid problem-solving skills;
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work remotely, efficiently, and reliably meet deadlines; arrange your schedule and hours;
• Zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor;
• Proficiency with Google Docs and Sheets;
• Experience in organizing, campaigns, or policy is an asset.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.