NYC Policy Fellow

New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) and New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF) is a statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for clean water, clean air, renewable energy and open space through political action.

NYLCV/EF Fellows play a critical role in the organization, contributing to all projects –no matter the size. Their work allows NYLCV/EF to further its mission of educating and engaging people across New York on behalf of the environment.

The policy team at NYLCV/EF is looking for a motivated and energized New York City Fellow interested in helping to advance the League’s policy agendas at the city level. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to learn about environmental issues facing New York City residents, various campaigns and policy platforms NYLCV/EF and its partner organizations are working on and the legislative process through shadowing at events and meetings, producing written materials and conducting research for NYLCVEF’s policy priorities.

It's essential that applicants to this position have strong written and communication skills, understand the basics of the political process, have some research skills, attention to detail and willingness to learn. Successful applicants will have experience developing public facing written materials like blog posts or policy memorandums.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a City Council bill tracker
• Assist in drafting memorandums and testimony on City Council bills and the City’s agency rulemaking process
• Monitor the progress of legislation as it moves through the City Council
• Assist with planning NYLCV-EF’s annual City Council Environmental Breakfast in the spring
• Assist the Deputy Director for NYC Policy on various coalition and partner projects, ranging from the Play Fair for Parks Coalition, Lead Roundtable Coalition, Rise to Resilience Coalition, and more
• Assist in drafting comments and letter during the City’s annual budget process starting in early 2026
• Draft letters to legislators and staff on behalf of the organization
• Schedule meetings with legislators on behalf of NYLCV/EF staff
• Assist with City Council briefings
• Search for articles and other source materials
• Create or update databases for council contacts
• Collaborate on various department-wide projects as needed

Requirements

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and able to work independently or part of a group
• Experience with outreach to elected officials and staff (scheduling calls and meetings) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of social media
• Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Experience in an office environment
• Work on both individual and team-oriented projects
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with skilled professionals
• Opportunity to participate in networking events and organizational meetings
• Flexible schedule for students

Location: NYLCV/EF is based in lower Manhattan and works in a hybrid work environment.

Weekly Hourly Requirements: 15-20 hours

Compensation: $25/hr.

NYLCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all interested candidates. We require Covid 19 vaccination for employees.

Submit a cover letter and resume to: policy@nylcv.org