This is a great opportunity available through the First Alaskans Institute (FAI). FAI is currently recruiting for the 2012 Public Policy Fellowship to place approximately two to four Alaska Native, American Indian or rural Alaskans in Juneau during the 2012 Legislative session.
This paid fellowship is 16 weeks in length, from January 10th to April 17th. The fellowship will begin with a one week intensive orientation. Fellows will be expected to work five days a week at the placement office with the exception of the scheduled leadership training sessions and holidays or approved days off. All fellows will be provided with housing, a round trip ticket to and from Juneau and an hourly wage.
The goal of the legislative fellowship is that emerging Native leaders will be familiar with the legislative process; will understand their own histories; will learn and use the skill of past, present and future leadership; and will know the emerging issues that confront Alaska Natives and the State of Alaska. Participants will have a real work experience that will give them hands-on experience working with the legislative and political process.
Attached is the fellow application form which is due November 30. If interested in learning more, please feel free to e-mail Lena Jacobs at lenajacobs or call at 907.677.1709.