Campaign Organizing Intern - Spring 2026

Environmental Law & Policy CenterCedar Falls, IA

$15+ / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Part-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$15+/hour

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) seeks to hire a Campaign Organizing Intern to play a key role in engaging the Cedar Falls community to win policy and governance changes at the municipal utility. The Organizer will recruit, train, and mobilize community members; build relationships with coalition partners; and help execute campaign strategies that pressure decision-makers to commit to a fossil-free energy future.This internship will be field-based in Cedar Falls, IA, with regular check-ins with local advisor and staff from Des Moines. Read on for more details.Job Title: Campaign Organizing Intern – Municipal Utility Clean Energy TransitionLocation: Cedar Falls, IAReports to: Policy Advocate, Des Moines officeHours: This is a part-time position working 10-20 hours per week (based on the incumbent’s availability).Duration of Internship: Start as early as February 2026 and run about four monthsCompensation: $14.55/hourAbout the CampaignELPC is spearheading a grassroots campaign working to secure a just transition of Cedar Falls Utilities electric generation away from fossil fuels and toward clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Our campaign centers community voices, climate advocacy, and democratic control of public resources to ensure that Cedar Falls Utilities is taking action to move away from fossil fuels towards a clean energy future.Position SummaryThe Campaign Organizing Intern will play a key role in engaging the Cedar Falls community to win policy and governance changes at the municipal utility. The Organizer will recruit, train, and mobilize community members; build relationships with coalition partners; and help execute campaign strategies that pressure decision-makers to commit to a fossil-free energy future.This position is ideal for someone who cares deeply about climate change and is skilled and fearless in rallying the local community to support and advance policy addressing climate action and public accountability.Key ResponsibilitiesCommunity Organizing & Base Building

Recruit, train, and support volunteers, supporters, and community leaders to take action
Conduct one-on-one conversations, outreach events, petition drives, and phone/text banking with the possibility of more expansive campaign activities like door-to-door canvassing as needed
Develop volunteer leaders to take on increasing responsibility within the campaign

Campaign Strategy & Execution

Support campaign plans to influence utility board members, city council, and other decision-makers
Mobilize turnout for organizing events, public meetings, and direct actions
Track supporter engagement and help maintain organizing databases

Coalition & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, labor groups, environmental justice advocates, and faith or neighborhood leaders
Coordinate joint actions and messaging with coalition partners

Communications & Narrative Support

Support earned media, social media, and digital organizing efforts as needed
Assist with message delivery and storytelling, including gathering constituent stories

Administrative & Reporting

Document organizing activities and report progress toward campaign goals
Assist with logistics for events, trainings, and meetings

Required Qualifications

Commitment to climate action, environmental justice, and democratic public institutions
Interest in energy, climate, utility, or municipal policy issues
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust across diverse communities
Ability to work evenings and weekends as campaign needs require
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
High degree of personal accountability in achieving outcomes

Bonus Qualifications

Experience in community organizing, advocacy, electoral, or issue-based campaigns (paid or volunteer)
Knowledge of local politics or municipal utility governance

Core Competencies

Willingness to engage in relational organizing
Strategic thinking and follow-through
Comfort with public engagement and mobilization

About ELPC:The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization. We drive transformational policy changes with national impacts.We show that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together by putting sustainability principles into practice. We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions. We protect the Great Lakes and defend the Midwest’s wild and natural places, and we fight for safe, clean water and healthy clean air for all. We combine effective public interest litigation with strategic policy advocacy, sound science, and economic analysis. ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C.Special Requirements:Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required during special events.Application Process:Please apply via our Careers site and include a cover letter addressed to Matt Ohloff.

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