One-Year Professional Fellowship in the United States in Climate Policy and Environmental Justice

Ceres is accepting applications for the Ryan Martel Fellowship, a one-year climate policy and environmental justice advocacy opportunity for an emerging policy professional with some campaign experience. Based in Washington, D.C., the fellowship offers first-hand experience in climate policy work and collaboration with experts and stakeholders across sectors; applications are currently open through the Ceres careers page.

About the Ryan Martel Climate Policy Fellowship

The fellowship recognizes Ryan Martel, a climate policy advocate who devoted his professional life to effective federal climate action. The selected fellow joins Ceres for a year of work and practical experience in climate policy and environmental justice advocacy, as the organization works to build a sustainable global economy. The position is based in Washington, D.C.

Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with Ceres policy experts and engage with a broad group of cross-sector stakeholders. This group includes members of the investor and corporate networks, congressional lawmakers and staff, nonprofit partners, and other advocates for climate and sustainability. The fellowship is intended for someone who can contribute to complex challenges, approach problems creatively, and work in partnership with people and organizations across sectors.

The announcement describes the fellowship as a year of impact and first-hand experience, but does not specify a salary, stipend, or other financial support. It states that the application is open and available through the Ceres careers page; no closing date is provided. Explore other fellowship opportunities and browse other opportunities for youth that match your interests.

Who Should Apply

This fellowship is suited to a motivated, self-directed applicant who has some prior experience with policy campaigns and is at an early stage of a policy career. Applicants should be interested in climate policy and environmental justice advocacy, and ready to work with stakeholders from different sectors. The announcement highlights creative problem-solving and collaborative work as important qualities for the role.

Key Highlights

• Opportunity type: Climate policy and environmental justice fellowship.
• Duration: One year.
• Location: Washington, D.C., United States.
• Intended applicant: An emerging policy professional with some policy campaign experience.
• Applications: Open through the Ceres careers page; no deadline is stated.