The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a social justice program that trains, inspires, and sustains leaders.
Fellows gain field experience fighting hunger and poverty through placements in community based organizations across the country, andpolicy experience through placements in Washington, D.C.
The program bridges community-based efforts and national public policy, and fellows develop as effective leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty.
The Emerson Program supports a diversity of local and national approaches toeliminate hunger, poverty and social inequality, particularly racism. We seek to craft successful and between Fellows and partner organizations mutually beneficial partnerships while developing a new generation of hunger and poverty leaders. Fellows support partner organizations with program development, research, evaluation, outreach, organizing, and advocacy projects.
Eligibility:
Commitment to social justice
Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills
Commitment to anti-racism
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Flexibility and ability to adjust to new situations
Creativity and initiative in problem solving
Willingness to learn from experts in the field, and commitment to the search for new models in anti-hunger and anti-poverty work
Enthusiasm for peer learning in a tight-knit community of Fellows
Monetary Support
$16,000 annual living allowance
Health insurance
Travel expenses
Housing during field placement
$3,500 end of service award
$4,000 housing subsidy in DC
Relocation subsidies
Connection to an extensive community of Hunger Fellows and network of alumni, partners, and experts
Experience with community and policy leaders
Training / mentoring / leadership development
Experience in project management
Duration: 5 months
Website: http://www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/emerson/apply/requirements/ 33