Climate Justice Organizing Fellowships - Summer 2026

Chesapeake Climate Action Network is accepting applications for three Climate Justice Organizing Fellowships for summer 2026. Over the summer, fellows gain hands-on experience in grassroots organizing and movement building, deepen their understanding of the climate justice landscape, and make professional connections to build their careers.

The Climate Justice Fellowship program is designed to expand opportunities for young people in the Chesapeake region (Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.) who are interested in gaining experience in the climate and environmental justice sectors. There is one position available with each of our Virginia, Maryland, and federal advocacy teams.

About Us

Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our mission is to build and mobilize a powerful grassroots movement and use our proximity to the nation's capital to push for state, national, and international policies that will put us on a path to climate stability. We take on the region's worst climate polluters using many legal and regulatory tactics while advocating for the most effective clean energy policies for our region, the nation, and the world. Learn more at chesapeakeclimate.org.

What You Will Do

• Grassroots Advocacy: Working alongside our campaign teams, you’ll learn how to advocate for climate solutions effectively through outreach and volunteer management to build grassroots power.
• Research and Writing: Whether it’s a blog, Facebook post, or an email to our members, you’ll learn how to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Campaign Strategies: You’ll participate in weekly meetings with your colleagues to learn how to plan campaigns, organize ambitious and impactful tactics, and evaluate successes and lessons learned.
• Administrative Duties and Team Expectations: You’ll be responsible for a weekly work plan, checking in with your manager to report your progress, and tracking your time and expenses.

Who you are

• Passionate about solving climate change (familiarity with climate issues is a plus, but not required!).
• Committed to justice and amplifying the voices of those most impacted by fossil fuel extraction and the effects of climate change.
• Able to manage time, work independently, and ask for feedback and support when needed.
• Excited to collaborate with and learn from a team.
• A strong writer and researcher.

The Details

Fellowships begin on May 26, 2026. Fellows at CCAN work 10 to 20 hours per week over ten

weeks and are paid $25 per hour. These are hybrid positions:

• Applicants for the Virginia fellowship must be able to work in person in our office in Richmond.
• Applicants for the Maryland positions must be able to work in person in our office in Baltimore.
• Applicants for our Federal positions must be able to work in person in Takoma Park.

CCAN is unable to provide relocation assistance for temporary positions.

To Apply

Please complete the online application by Friday, February 27, 2026. You will be

prompted to answer a series of short questions and asked to submit a resume and writing

sample.

CCAN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits

discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,

national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation,

and training.