Public Policy Fellowship Program

Begin your path toward becoming one of our nation’s future Latino changemakers. Recent college graduates can take advantage of this paid fellowship, which opens doors for talented young Latinos who are interested in gaining public policy experience and advancing their careers. You will spend nine months working in Washington, D.C., with exposure to leaders in congressional offices, federal agencies, national nonprofit advocacy organizations, and the private sector—growing both personally and professionally during your fellowship experience.

This nine-month paid program helps talented Latinos gain public policy experience and accelerate their careers as emerging leaders. Applicants to the Public Policy Fellowship Program must have earned a bachelor’s degree in any field within three years of the program start date.

As a CHCI Public Policy Fellow, you will immerse yourself in the legislative process, spending four days each week learning all facets of public policy. Once a week, you will join the Fellowship cohort for a full day of leadership development centered on CHCI’s four Pillars of Leadership—Self Discovery, Transformation through Collective Power, Rooted in my Strength, and Planting Seeds for Tomorrow. The CHCI pillars provide the foundation for culturally relevant programming with timely content to create opportunities, transform, influence, and connect the next generation of Latino leaders. Weekly programming will refine your leadership abilities, affirm your career goals and area of focus, and allow you to spend time discussing policy issues of national concern.

Your weekly programming will also prepare you to fully understand policy issues facing the Latino community and how to propose effective solutions by critically examining all sides and implications of these issues.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Attend a 9 day orientation and weekly leadership development sessions throughout the program
Work a minimum of 32 hours a week at placement site
Complete community service hours
Attend a one-week orientation and weekly leadership development sessions
Participate in all CHCI-sponsored activities including Hispanic Heritage Month events, Summits, and receptions
Research, write and publish an issue brief on a topic of your choice that impacts the Latino community
Comply with CHCI policies regarding work performance and personal conduct
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
Work experience in Washington, D.C.
Over nine months, Public Policy Fellows will receive a gross stipend of $34,200. This salary is in line with that of an individual making $45,600 per year, prorated for 9 months
Stipend or voucher to subsidize domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, D.C.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the fellow during the program (all premiums paid by CHCI)
$200 per month Metro stipend
Professional Development stipend for a one-year subscription of LinkedIn Premium
Weekly leadership development training
Exclusive networking opportunities

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree in any field within three years of the program start date
High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or higher)
Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth
Demonstrated commitment to public service-oriented activities
Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. International students on F-1 or M-1 visas are not eligible for CHCI programs.NOTE: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must be eligible to work and possess valid employment authorization at the time of acceptance, and must maintain continuous lawful employment authorization for the duration of the program for which the person is applying.