The 2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council Application is Live! Deadline to apply is 2/28 @ 11:59 pm EST.
Full application summary, here.
The NWF Education & Engagement team is looking for 14 young climate and environmental leaders from across the U.S. (ages 18-28 at the time of application) to join us for a five-month, fully remote Youth Advisory Council (YAC). During this period, you’ll collaborate with NWF program staff and your fellow YAC members, contribute to meaningful discussions on the role youth play in our changing national landscape, and help ensure our programs are youth-inspired, youth-informed, and well-built for your future and for the generations to come.
This role offers YAC members the opportunity to help design and participate in at least three professional development sessions and one green careers workshop. Members will also have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to NWF social media, blogs, podcasts, etc.
- Network with your YAC cohort and a growing group of YAC alumni.
- Connect with NWF employees throughout the larger Federation and partners.
- Participate in additional engagement opportunities associated with the NWF E&E team or our partners based on availability and individual interests.
Members will also receive a $500 stipend for their participation in 5 monthly meetings.
Key responsibilities for YAC members include:
- Participation in and contribution to five 1.5-2 hr meetings from Late March/Early April to August 2025 (roughly one per month).
- Commitment to providing the E&E team with feedback, thought-leadership, and input to help shape the future of our youth leadership programs.
Preferred requirements for YAC members include, but are not limited to:
- Experience, skills and knowledge surrounding some or all of the following (either through lived or learned experience): youth climate or environmental action, K-12 climate education, youth leadership in environmental stewardship, climate equity, environmental justice, and/or green career preparation.
- Demonstrated interest in the mission of the 2025 Youth Advisory Council and desire to support 2025 Council objectives.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to engage with Council peers and NWF staff.
- Possesses a positive energy and demonstrates leadership skills, and/or a desire to build professional skill sets.
Thank you for your interest, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to Marley Hauser (hauserm@nwf.org) with any questions or concerns.
