Environmental Fellowship Program for Early Careers

Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 from 10:00am to Monday, February 6th, 2023 2:00pm (ET)
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About

Mass Audubon’s Environmental Fellowship Program for Early Careers (EFP) is a 14-month fellowship that expands early career opportunities for young professionals with identities that have been historically underrepresented in the environmental and conservation fields. 

Support for Early Career Development

Fellows work in departments that represent Mass Audubon’s multifaceted approach to protecting the nature of Massachusetts: conservation science, land management, policy and advocacy, marketing and communications, and environmental education.

Over the course of 14 months, fellows contribute to existing projects in their departments and develop their own professional project that connects to the Mass Audubon Action Agenda.

To prepare them for careers post-fellowship, fellows will also attend career panels, presentations about graduate school, and workshops about creating resumes and cover letters that tell their stories and highlight their skills.

Field classes at Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries and trips to local environment-focused organizations provide ways for fellows to build connections to members of other early career programs and professionals in their field.

A Supportive Professional Community

The EFP is designed to build a supportive professional community through a cohort model and mentorship. All fellows begin their position concurrently, giving them immediate access to a peer group and community to help them thrive.

The Early Career Programs Manager, who oversees the EFP, holds monthly cohort check-ins to create space for fellows to debrief any work-related challenges they may encounter and facilitate discussions of environmental justice, the history of conservation, and any other topics the fellows wish to explore at a deeper level.

In addition to their cohort and department supervisors, fellows are paired with mentors within the organization who have volunteered to be involved with the program. Mentors serve as an additional resource and sounding board to fellows. These pairs meet monthly to discuss the fellows’ future career plans and opportunities to merge their personal and professional interests. Conversations with their mentors help fellows determine what they hope to experience and achieve during their time at Mass Audubon and provide support as they pursue those goals.

Passion Projects Impact Mass Audubon

As part of their position, each fellow works on a substantial project that aligns with their professional interests and dovetails with the work of Mass Audubon. Mentors, supervisors, and staff support the fellows as they design and execute their projects.

Throughout the year, fellows will communicate the subject matter and progress of their projects to the Mass Audubon community through social media, publications, and presentations. The fellowship culminates in a symposium where fellows present their projects and experiences to Mass Audubon staff and board members. The symposium is a chance for the community and the next cohort of fellows to learn from these young professionals.

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Project Plan

Applications for the 2023–2024 cohort are now open and will close on February 6, 2023. If selected for a position, the roles will begin in June 2023. 

Learn more about the Environmental Fellows Program during one of our virtual information sessions or sign up for our email list. Interested applicants are encouraged to join us for these opportunities to hear from current fellows and ask questions about the program.