WPLN Fellowship Application

The WPLN Fellowship program will employ Fellows to help build the capacity of our network of state-based organizations, which identify, engage, and train women on the ground to run for office. In 2022/23, WPLN will engage four Fellows, each of whom will be paired with a single partner organization in one of four states/regions (New England, Georgia, Michigan, and Louisiana). Through this program, Fellows will receive mentorship opportunities and hands-on training on practical skills needed to support and scale nonprofits. Each Fellow will support the program design, marketing, data management, and brand building efforts to help scale one of these four WPLN training partners.

Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in an institution of higher education at the AA, BA or graduate level. Ideal candidates will have a passion for increasing women’s representation in public office, especially those who identify as center- and right-leaning in their political ideology and want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the nonprofit sector.

Position Description
Under the supervision of the Director of Programs and in partnership with their state-based WPLN partner Executive Director, the Fellow is responsible for accelerating the WPLN State Partner’s mission in their city/region through the following activities:

Create a state prospectus that examines the status of women in public office in the state to which the Fellow has been assigned.
Assist in the development and implementation of two state-based program events (ie: Facebook Live, in-person training, etc.) to reach more women.
Write at least one blog post per semester, on a subject germane to the work of the WPLN State Partner.
Help the State Partner organization implement a signature fundraising luncheon event in Q1 of 2023.
Design organization marketing materials to support these and other programs as needed, along with other communication needs.

Application Details and Process
To become a WPLN Fellowship member, you must complete the application by June 30, 2022. Applicants who are selected for a final interview will be asked for a letter of recommendation in the latter half of July. To apply please complete the following information below.

Applications are due by June 30, 2022, at 5 pm PST. Finalists will be interviewed in the third week of July with final interviews by August 1.
WPLN is committed to making reasonable accommodations for all employees. Anyone with disability related barriers is encouraged to apply.

WPLN is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to creating an environment and team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, styles, and experiences. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.

Please reach out to the WPLN team at hello@womenspublicleadership.net with any questions.

First name*

Last name*

City*

State / Territory*

Email*

Mobile phone number*

Date of birth*

College / University*

Graduation date*

Major / Field of Study*

Resume*

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What excites you about WPLN's mission?*

Why are you interested in the WPLN Nonprofit Management Fellowship? What parts of the work are you most excited about? What skills would you bring to this position?*

What is one thing you want to change in your community and why?*

Why do you think civic engagement is important?*

Is there anything else you think we should know about you?

WPLN is hoping to hire Fellows in the state where they reside, although we understand this may not be possible. Please tell us which of the 4 states (New England, Georgia, Michigan, and Louisiana) you would like to work in and what your connection is to that state:

Fellowship State Preference*