First Alaskans Institute is pleased to announce its 2010 Public Policy Fellowship to place approximately 2-4 Alaska Native/American Indian in Juneau, Alaska during the 2010 Legislative session.
This paid 15-week fellowship runs from January 19 to April 18, 2010, in Juneau. The fellowship will begin with a two day intensive orientation in Anchorage before beginning work with the selected legislative office. Fellows commit to work five days a week for the full 15-week session. Eligible fellows will receive a housing stipend, a round trip ticket to Juneau, and will be paid an hourly wage.
The goal of the First Alaskans Public Policy Fellowship is to provide an opportunity for emerging Native leaders to become familiar with the state legislative process; understand their own histories; learn and use the skills of past, present and future leadership; and gain hands on experience with the issues that confront Alaska Natives and the State of Alaska. Fellows will gain real work experience while learning and participating in the state legislative and political process.
The Public Policy Fellowship defines an emerging Native leader as someone who is in the early stages of their professional careers and has approximately one to ten years of work experience. There is no age limit to apply. An emerging Native leader can be self-identified or designated by an Elder, Leader, Employer, Tribe, etc.
Timeline:
• Recruitment: September 1, 2009 – November 6, 2009
• Application Due Date: November 6, 2009
• Final Selection of Interns: December 4, 2009
• Fellowship Program: January 19, 2010 – April 18, 2010
Basis for Selection:
Successful applicants will be selected based on an application process, which requires applicants to submit a resume, two letters of recommendation and an essay describing how the program will help them achieve their career and leadership goals.
Check list:
• Fellowship Application Form (available online at www.firstalaskans.org)
• Personal Essay
• Short Personal Bio
• Two Letters of Recommendation (if you are employed, one from your current supervisor)
• Current Resume
• If you are Alaska Native, please include a copy of your Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal ID Card
*There is no academic requirement to be eligible for the Fellowship
Applications can be found at www.firstalaskans.org.