350 Wisconsin Action is hiring! We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about electing climate champions, keeping climate at the center of the political conversation, and pushing elected officials to take bold action to solve the climate crisis.
Political Fellow
Job Title: Political Fellow
Reports To: Political Director
Hours: 10-20 hours per week
Application and Start dates: Preferred ASAP start date
Salary and benefits: $16 per hour
Location: Wisconsin, preferable in Congressional District 3
Summary: 350 Wisconsin Action is a 501(c)4 issue advocacy organization that works to change hearts and minds, laws and policies, and humanity’s massive systems to make transformational progress toward environmental justice and solving the climate crisis by 2030. 350 Wisconsin Action is committed to climate justice, the transition to clean, renewable energy, stopping oil pipelines in Wisconsin and surrounding states, and pushing financial institutions to divest from fossil fuel-related companies.
350 Wisconsin Action works with its sister organization 350 Wisconsin, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been engaged in the fight against the climate crisis since 2012.
We are looking for someone excited about doing this work and about working with us to advance climate justice, climate policies, and climate champions in government.
What the work looks like:
- Door knock, phone bank, canvass, and connect with students on campus to get out the vote
- Recruit and organize volunteers who are participating in election-related projects
- Use and maintain the voter database
- Gather and maintain data on campaign accomplishments (for example, number of volunteers participating in particular actions, number of voters reached, number of pledges to vote etc.)
Position requirements:
- Passion or interest in politics
- The ability to talk to people and connect with folks about issues and voting
- Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Creative thinker who wants to find new and exciting ways to get people to the polls
- Be enrolled in either UW-Stevens Point, UW-La Crosse, or UW-Eau Claire
- Previous experience organizing is a plus
- Regular access to transportation within assigned city
- Secure access to a computer and the Internet (Public computers, such as computers in public libraries, are not acceptable)
- Access to a smart phone
Hours are flexible. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
To apply
Submit a resume and a brief paragraph explaining why you are interested in this position. Submit to jobs@350wisconsin.org.
Wisconsin Youth Leadership Development (WYLD) Intern
We are seeking an intern to join our team (June 2026-May 2027) in advancing climate justice through civic engagement in communities across Wisconsin. In this position, you will gain hands-on experience with grassroots organizing, community engagement, and climate-focused advocacy, all while building your skills in nonprofit and issue-based campaign work. Example campaigns could include but are not limited to: planning and running a voter registration drive, mobilizing your neighbors to talk to elected officials about clean energy, or planning a community-centric campaign in support of sustainable agriculture. There is some opportunity to explore particular interests of individual interns within this framework.
If interested, please send a résumé and cover letter to our volunteer coordinator at nikki.darga@350wisconsin.org or simply email her if you have further questions about the positions.
Intern Duties and Responsibilities
Workshop Participation:
- Participation in ~12 workshops on climate, democracy, and grassroots organizing through the summer (room for some schedule flexibility to accommodate summer plans)
Civic Engagement:
- Assist with nonpartisan voter education and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts
- Help identify and build relationships with local partners, student groups, and community members
- Support volunteers with deep canvassing, relational organizing, and event outreach
- Participate in planning and implementation of civic engagement campaigns, especially those tied to climate issues
Grassroots Organizing:
- Attend organizing and campaign meetings
- Track and report outreach efforts
Communications and Outreach:
- Assist with social media and digital outreach to connect with diverse audiences
- Help develop or curate content that encourages civic participation and climate action
- Represent the organization at events (when applicable)
Other duties as assigned.
Intern Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma preferred, though willing to consider the right high school junior or senior. Enrollment in a university program is preferred but not required
- Must be based in Wisconsin. Residents of rural and small town communities preferred but not required.
- Interest in climate justice, democracy, and rural community engagement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Google Suite, Zoom, and basic social media platforms
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and remotely
- Available to work an average of 10 hours per week from June 2026 to May 2027.
- Able to provide your own computer, phone, and access to the Internet
- Access to transportation preferred
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required
Compensation
This internship offers a $6,000 stipend, paid over the course of the 12-month program. ($1500 for 16 weeks.)
To Apply
Please send a résumé and cover letter to our Director of Operations & Volunteer Engagement, Nikki Darga, at nikki.darga@350wisconsin.org or simply email her if you have further questions about the positions.