Sponsored By Govern For America
The Govern For America (GFA) Fellowship is a competitive two-year program that propels emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds into key positions in government to address our nation’s biggest challenges. Over the two years, GFA fellows receive intensive training, responsive mentorship, and support from an extraordinary community of peers doing inspiring work around the country. Fellows are placed in full-time, paid government jobs where they are needed most. Current placements include the Northeast, West, and Midwest in states such as Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland, and Missouri. As a Fellow, you will leverage your skills and experiences to create better outcomes for all communities and share lessons learned with a broader network of fellow leaders. The goal: achieving more equitable, people-centered policy outcomes.
Snapshot of our diverse and dynamic Fellows:
- 64% identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color
- 31% are members of the LGBTQIA+ community
- 37% are the first in their families to attend college
- 71% identify as women, non-binary, or transgender
- 21% have completed a graduate degree at the start of the program
- 25 unique home states represented
- 23 is the median age of Fellows at the start of the program
- 100% began the Fellowship with less than 3 years of full-time professional work experience
Eligibility
To be considered for the 2025 Fellowship Cohort, applicants must:
- Be authorized to work in the United States for 2 years (GFA does not provide sponsorship for Fellows).
- Must have completed an undergraduate degree or be on track to earn an undergraduate degree by June 2025.
- Be available to begin the Fellowship in late June 2025 to attend the Summer Institute in person from June 24th through July 2nd.
- Demonstrate a passion for public service and a desire to ignite your career in the field.
- Be willing to serve in cities and states across the country of identified high need. Current placements include Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland, and Michigan.
We actively encourage applicants who have been traditionally underrepresented in government leadership including people of color, first-generation college students, women, Gender Non-Conforming Individuals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Program Benefits
- Extensive investment in your development as a leader, including regular coaching and mentorship.
- Quarterly training based on our Leadership Competencies, a set of 9 skills proven to create equity-focused, community-oriented leaders.
- Collaboration with a cohort of emerging leaders on a wide range of impact priorities.
- Access to GFA’s network of over 250 public policy experts and government leaders.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with salary base starting from $45,000 to $75,000.
- Financial support for relocation assistance and emergencies is offered on a case-by-case basis.
- Ongoing alumni engagement including support to advance your public service career, events, volunteer opportunities, and newsletters.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their written application, including personal information, short essay responses, pathway question responses, and location choices, by the January 12, 2025 deadline. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in a video interview, participate in a group case study, and attend virtual interviews with government partners before final placements.
Application Deadlines
Early Deadline: December 8th, 2024
Final Deadline: January 12th, 2025
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