We are now accepting applications for the 2011 State Policy Fellowship, an
initiative of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (www.cbpp.org), a
national policy institute, and the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI),
a network of influential state policy organizations. Its goal is to help
build a diverse generation of future leaders who will shape state policies
that affect disadvantaged families and communities. With the overwhelming
majority of states expected to continue to face budget shortfalls in the
coming years that could lead to severe cuts in public services, fellows will
play a particularly vital role in affecting budget policies of importance to
low- and moderate-income families and contributing to the fiscal policy
dialogue moving states forward.
The Fellowship is sponsored the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a
national policy institute, and the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI),
a network of public policy organizations in over 30 states that participate
in debates over budget and tax issues and other issues in their states that
affect disadvantaged communities and families.
Below are key details on the program:
· Fellows will spend two years as entry-level analysts working with a state
policy organization belonging to the nationwide SFAI network or with the
Center’s state fiscal division in Washington, D.C. There are currently 17
host sites, applicants will be asked to choose their top three preferred
locations.
· Fellows will research and write analyses on current policy issues; brief
policymakers, journalists, and others on these issues; and serve as a
resource for advocates and community groups.
· Each fellow will receive an annual salary of $45,000 - $50,000 (regional
salary adjustments may be applied to higher-cost locations). In addition,
health benefits will be included.
· Fellows will participate in a career development program that includes a
week-long seminar in Washington, D.C. and additional training and
professional development opportunities, including national policy
conferences. Additionally, fellows will be partnered with mentors who are
leaders in their field.
· To be eligible for the program, candidates must 1) have a graduate degree
in public policy, public affairs, economics, social work, public health,
law, or a related field by August 2011, 2) have a strong academic record,
and 3) be eligible to work in the United States for the two-year duration of
the program.
Application requirements include a personal essay, resume, copies of
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
Completed applications must be submitted by January 14, 2011, but we
encourage applicants to apply earlier. The application can be filled out
here:
https://cbppinternshipapplication.wufoo.com/forms/sfai-fellowship-application/
The
fellowship will begin in the latter part of August 2011.
For complete program information, please visitwww.cbpp.org/fellowship or on
Facebook. To download a PDF copy of the program brochure, click here. If you
have questions, contact Tianca Crocker at
fellowship@cbpp.org
(202) 408-1080.