Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) – Congressional Fellows Program
NOTE: Fellowships are offered every two years.
Through the CBCF’s 20-month fellowship programs, participants work with congressional members and committees, attend leadership development seminars, complete community service projects and produce policy papers.
During their first placement, fellows gain invaluable experience as they assist in the development of legislative and public policy initiatives within Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member offices. Fellows work 40 hours per week on a range of staff assignments: legislative analysis, responding to constituent mail, drafting talking points and speeches for members, and coordinating logistics and public testimony for congressional hearings. During the second half of their program, fellows transition to a congressional committee, which complements their experience in a member’s office and provides them with a full view of the legislative process.
Congressional Fellowship Program open to all African-American professionals.
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20 months
Annual salary of $40,000, with benefits.
- US citizen or permit to work in the US.
- Graduate or professional degree completed prior to the start date fellowship program. In some rare instances, extensive and relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
- Familiarity with the federal legislative process, Congress, and the Congressional Black Caucus and its members.
- Demonstrated interest in public policy, and commitment to creating and implementing policy to improve the living conditions for underserved and underrepresented individuals.
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Contact
Congressional Fellows Program
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Tel: 202-263-2800
Email: [email protected]