Policy Fellow – Buildings Campaign Work

New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF) is a statewide environmental organization with a mission to educate, engage and empower New Yorkers to be effective advocates on behalf of the environment — from clean energy and funding for parks, to solid waste and green buildings.

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

The policy team at NYLCVEF, is looking for a motivated and energized Fellow interested in helping to advance the League’s building decarbonization work at both the city and state level. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to learn about work that is happening at various levels across the state, participate in day-to-day activities for ongoing campaigns and policy platforms that NYLCVEF and its partner organizations are engaging in and learn about current policy that will advance decarbonization policy. The NYCLVEF Buildings Fellow will also take part in shadowing at events and meetings, producing written materials and conducting research for the organization’s policy priorities.

It's essential that applicants to this position have strong written and communication skills, understand the basics of the political process, basic knowledge of housing policy in New York City and State, knowledge of the different housing types (tenant protections, subsidy), some understanding of city and state housing agencies (HPD, DOB, HCR etc.) is preferred, 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 NYLCVEF bill trackers
• Engage in building-specific research
• Assist in drafting city and state legislative memorandums
• Monitor the progress of legislation as it moves through city/state bodies
• Draft letters to legislators and staff on behalf of the organization
• Schedule meetings with legislators on behalf of NYLCVEF staff
• Search for articles and other source materials
• Create or update databases for council and state contacts
• Collaborate on various department-wide projects as needed

Requirements

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Basic knowledge of subsidized housing types and building types
• Flexible and able to work independently or part of a group
• Experience with outreach to electeds 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