Volunteer or Intern with NYLCV

Responsibilities could include: 

• Scheduling and attending lobbying meetings with legislators
• Drafting advocacy documents such as legislative memos and fact sheets 
• Sharing NYLCV’s position on bills and information on legislative scorecard with legislators and their staff
• Supporting volunteer coordination efforts, including call days and event staffing

Qualifications could include:

• Strong interest in environmental issues
• Excellent communication skills 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Experience with social media, Google Suite, and data management
• Previous experience in community organizing, environmental advocacy, or voter outreach

Responsibilities could include:

• Engaging in candidate and campaign research

• Assisting in drafting candidate profiles

• Monitoring political events and news stories concerning the election
• Creating or updating databases for tracking our endorsement process
• Organizing and leading volunteer campaign efforts for NYLCV endorsed candidates
• Collaborating on various department-wide projects as needed

Qualifications could include: 

• A self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills 

• Understanding and experience with campaign activities (phone calls and canvassing)

• Proficient with Google Docs and Google Sheets

• Experience with voter databases like NGP VAN
• Willingness to learn
  

Responsibilities could include:

• Organizing and attending community outreach events, tabling, canvassing, and phonebanking efforts
• Distributing educational materials and encouraging community engagement in NYLCV’s environmental initiatives
• Supporting data entry for outreach efforts, including petition signatures and voter pledges
• Identifying and scheduling outreach opportunities with local organizations and partners
• Conducting research to support event planning and the creation of educational materials 

Qualifications could include: 

• Interest in environmental advocacy, education, voting, and state and local politics
• Experience with canvassing, get out the vote (GOTV) efforts, or community organizing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities could include: 

• Drafting content for NYLCV social media channels, newsletters and website
• Editing and writing content for NYLCV publications 
• Writing blog posts about New York’s environmental issues and our policy priorities
• Writing press documents and talking points  
• Managing social media 
• Preparing senior staff for interviews with press
• Pitching digital and print communications ideas

Qualifications could include: 

• Interest in environmental advocacy and communications 
• Experience managing and creating content for social media 
• Experience writing blogs, web content and other relevant communications materials 
• Proficiency in Canva and WordPress

Responsibilities could include:

• Working with the Development Coordinator on weekly Revenue Reports
• Compiling, printing, and organizing monthly tax-deductible recognition letters to donors
• Assistance with NYLCV’s Corporate Partners program including drafting renewal letters, creating invoices, managing guest lists
• Assisting with donor and grant research 
• General administrative assistance
• Collaborating with the Communications Team on email and social media fundraising effort

Qualifications could include: 

• Strong writing and research skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and conduct multiple projects simultaneously
• General interest in environmental issues such as climate change, open spaces, transportation, and public health
• General interest in social and environmental justices.