Deadline: 13 January 2020
Applications are now open for Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program to develop a deep understanding of effective solutions to hunger and poverty, and their own roles in achieving Zero Hunger in the United States.
Following orientation and field training in Washington, D.C., Emerson Fellows spend five months with community-based organizations throughout the United States. In mid-February fellows return to Washington for a second placement with organizations and government agencies focused on national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policy. Throughout the fellowship, fellows hone essential skills and form a strong professional cohort through in-person trainings, retreats, and professional development sessions.
Benefits
- They establish fellow financial packages based on location, taking into consideration the cost of living at the field and policy placement. (One resource they consider when setting financial packages is the MIT Living Wage calculator.) Typically, Fellows receive financial packages in the range of $38,000 to $43,000 over the duration of the fellowship.
- Emerson Fellows also gain:
- Membership in a dynamic learning community of fellows
- Connection to an extensive network of alums, partners, and experts
- Experience working with community and policy leaders
- Training, mentoring, and leadership development
- Project management experience
Selection Criteria
The qualities of successful applicants to the Emerson Fellowship:
- Commitment to ending hunger and poverty
- Flexibility; ability to adjust to new situations
- Commitment to racial equity and social justice
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills
- Ability to solve problems in creative and innovative ways
- Enthusiasm for learning from experts in the field, and searching for new models in anti-hunger and anti-poverty work
- Experience working in low-income communities
- Excitement about peer learning in a tight-knit community of Fellows
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
- U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency
For more information, visit https://www.hungercenter.org/what-we-do/emerson-fellowship/fellows/#applynow
