Action Corps Vermont Fall Fellowship
Uphold the Constitution. Protect the Vermont National Guard. Save Lives.
Summer 2026 Fellowship Opportunity
Location: Brattleboro, Vermont. Remote, based in Vermont, acceptable.
To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to national@actioncorps.org.
Dates:
October 15, 2026 – May 30, 2026 (Dates flexible)
Schedule: Flexible (Expected: 10 hours/week)
Fellowship Stipend: $250-$400/month depending on experience
About Action Corps: Action Corps brings people together from different walks of life to build a constituency for peace and solidarity. We train and support everyday people to compel legislators to act in service of humanity.
Our Defend the Guard campaign focuses on advancing state-level legislation – currently focused on Vermont – that reasserts Congress’s constitutional authority over war by prohibiting National Guard deployments into unauthorized foreign conflicts absent a formal declaration of war by Congress. Learn more about the campaign at Action Corps Defend the Guard Campaign
Fellowship Overview: Action Corps is seeking motivated and mission-driven fellows to learn advocacy skills and support our Vermont Defend the Guard campaign. Fellows will work directly on efforts to advance state-level Defend the Guard legislation, strengthen grassroots organizing infrastructure, and build bipartisan support for constitutional war powers and democratic accountability.
Fellows will learn skills in grassroots advocacy, coalition coordination, legislative engagement, communications strategy, and public education efforts related to the constitutional war powers, peace, and the Defend the Guard movement nationwide.
Fellows will report directly to the Action Corps director and work closely with Action Corps leadership, grassroots organizers, veterans, and coalition partners to advance strategic advocacy initiatives across Vermont.
Key Responsibilities
Fellows may assist with, and learn skills involved with:
- Supporting state-level advocacy campaigns related to Defend the Guard legislation, specifically communicating with legislators, advocates, and partner organizations regarding the Vermont Defend the Guard Act
- Coordinating with grassroots activists, veterans groups, coalition partners, and community organizations across the United States
- Monitoring and researching state legislation
- Assisting with advocacy materials, policy memos, talking points, action alerts, and campaign messaging
- Translating complex constitutional and legislative issues into accessible public-facing communications
- Participating in coalition meetings, organizing calls, public events, town halls, and advocacy actions
- Assisting with digital organizing, strategic communications, and grassroots outreach efforts
- Helping strengthen grassroots engagement through organizing calls and volunteer coordination
- Working directly with the director on campaign strategy, organizing, and communications initiatives
Specific priorities include:
- Outreach to legislators and Vermonters about the campaign, and setting up and ultimately learning how to run meetings with them
- Engaging veterans and National Guard families in advocacy for the Defend the Guard Act
- Engaging potential allied organizations in supporting the legislation
Qualifications
We are seeking applicants who demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A strong interest in constitutional war powers, public policy, grassroots organizing, or civic engagement
- Initiative, reliability, and strong follow-through
- A collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Interest in grassroots organizing and public advocacy
- Ability to work respectfully with diverse communities and coalitions
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- A willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced advocacy environment
Previous policy, organizing, advocacy, communications, or campaign experience is welcomed but not required.
What Fellows Will Gain
Direct mentorship from experienced advocates and organizers
Hands-on experience in grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and coalition-building
Opportunities to strengthen communications and policy analysis skills
Exposure to state-level legislative strategy and movement-building
Opportunities to write for public audiences and receive editorial feedback
Connections with activists, veterans organizations, policy advocates, and grassroots coalitions nationwide
An Action Corps email address and organization materials
Potential academic or community service credit through participating institutions
Stipend
Fellows will receive a monthly stipend for successful participation in the fellowship program.
Equal Opportunity Policy: Action Corps seeks to create a diverse team. We encourage people from all ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, generational, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds to apply.