Organizing Fellow

Organizing Fellows will work closely with the WeatherizeDC Field Team to engage individuals and organizations with similar interests to help build teams focused on weatherizing our community.

Responsibilities: 

Organizing Fellows will:

• Identify and recruit volunteers, helping to train them and build collaborative partnerships with volunteer leaders
• Organize volunteers to complete direct homeowner contact, including phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, direct outreach at community events, and participation in energy meetings, in which leaders educate homeowners about the benefits of residential weatherization and strategize with them about how to reach neighborhood weatherization goals
• Train volunteers to become knowledgeable and trusted energy efficiency organizers and educators
• Build partnerships with community networks and organizations and enlist their support in neighborhood weatherization efforts

To Apply:

The DC Project organizing team is looking for applicants with some prior campaign, advocacy, or non-profit experience; please specify in your cover letter which campaigns you have worked on and in what capacities. All types of campaign experience, including issue-based, are welcome.

Application Instructions:

For application deadlines, please visit WeatherizeDC/Fellowships.

Apply to be a fellow online here.

Application Materials Required

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your relevant experience (Please also indicate how you learned about this position)

Use your application materials to explain your interest in The DC Project and its mission; please highlight any exposure you have to the Washington, D.C. community and the dates of your availability. Your cover letter should explain the skills, experience, and interests that qualify you to fulfill the expectations outlined above. If you are applying for more than one fellowship with the DC Project, please be sure to rank your interests.