I'm the NY State Director of Our Climate<https://www.ourclimate.us/>, a non-profit that mobilizes and empowers young people to educate the public and elected officials about science-based, equitable climate policy solutions that build a livable world. I'm recruiting students for Our Climate's New York Fall ’19 Fellowship<https://www.ourclimate.us/new_york_state_fellowship>. Can you please share this opportunity with students at your university who may be interested in getting more involved with climate policy and advocacy on the state level? Please see the Fellowship description and application link below. We also have Field Representative positions available which are about a 1-2 hour a week commitment. Students interested in becoming a Field Rep can email me at nicole@ourclimate.us<mailto:nicole@ourclimate.us> to learn more. Thank you! Nicole Fellowship description & responsibilities: Fellows will work closely with Our Climate’s New York State Director and other staff to achieve mutually agreed upon goals. This educational and supportive arrangement is designed to build a stronger and more diverse coalition of young leaders needed to pass fair and effective climate policy in New York State. Fellows will be trained to conduct public outreach on the local and state level to build support for carbon pricing. Our Climate is a member of the NY Renews coalition, a group of 180 organizations throughout the state advocating for strong climate policy. This year we will be working to build support for the Climate and Community Investment Act, which would price greenhouse gas pollution and invest the revenue in a just transition. Fellow responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Seeking and securing campaign endorsements from businesses, cities, college and university presidents, organizations, and prominent individuals; * Identifying and securing opportunities to attend and participate in community events to build support for carbon pricing; * Participating in phone banks and list-building activities; * Writing and submitting media materials, including letters to the editor, op-eds, and press releases; * Helping to organize informational and community-building events (concerts, house parties, forums, etc.). Additionally, fellows will be encouraged to actively participate in team decisions around strategy, effective messaging, targeted outreach, and more. Qualifications: * A strong passion for, and commitment to, climate action & justice * Self-motivated and able to work both independently and with a team * Proven leadership and involvement on campus and/or the community * Goal oriented with great organizational and communication skills Location: Throughout New York State Dates: Start and end dates are flexible depending on your school schedule, but the general time frame for the fall fellowship is August 26th - December 21st, 2019. Time commitment: 5-10 hours a week. Compensation: Fellows will receive a stipend of $500. Application deadline is August 11th, 2019. More information is available on our website<https://www.ourclimate.us/new_york_state_fellowship>. Apply here!<https://forms.gle/LtR8KgvoyKzBu9Ca8> -- Nicole Crescimanno - she/her New York State Director Our Climate<http://www.oregonclimate.org> | Put A Price On It <https://theclimatesolution.com> 516-860-4148<tel:206.669.4955>| nicole@ourclimate.us Support our youth-led movement today! <https://ourclimate-oregonclimate.nationbuilder.com/donate>