Graduating Seniors: Fellowship Opportunity with Pew Charitable Trusts!

Pew Leadership Fellow
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The Pew Leadership Year offers hands-on experience in public policy advocacy, research and communications to individuals who are dedicated to building a leadership career in the public or nonprofit sectors and have recently completed an undergraduate or advanced degree. The first Pew Leadership Year will begin in September 2010 and conclude in August 2011.

These year-long, paid positions – all based in our Washington, DC, office – will provide 22 exceptionally talented graduates the chance to work alongside Pew professionals, gaining valuable skills while making contributions to our work. Pew Leadership Fellows will learn and hone essential skills that will help them thrive not only during their tenure at Pew, but in any chosen career.

Deadline for Pew Leadership Year applications is May 24, 2010.

Each program participant will focus on one discipline –policy/advocacy, research or communications – within one department – Pew Environment Group, Pew Economic Policy Group, Pew Center on the States, or Pew Health Group. Responsibilities:

Eligibility

The Pew Leadership Year is open to individuals graduating with a bachelor or advanced degree from December 2009 through August 2010. Individuals who studied the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: economics, political science, environmental science, health science, communications, journalism or public policy. An applicant must have the legal right to work in the United States at the time of applying to the program.Requirements:

The criteria for assessment of applicants will include:

• Evidence of superior academic achievement.
• Demonstrated analytical skills through academic studies and/or work experience, including an ability to synthesize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in communicating complex concepts in a clear effective manner for a general audience.
• Demonstrated interest through academic study and/or prior full-time or part-time work experience in building a leadership career in the public or nonprofit sectors.
• Ability to perform substantive research.
• Results-oriented style with a focus on process and achievement.
• Recognized ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with colleagues.

Application Process

Submit a resume and complete the online application. A cover letter is not required. The application includes two short essays which you will be asked to insert towards the end of the online application.

Explain your reasons for applying to Pew's one-year leadership program and why you have chosen your areas of interest. Include how your education and prior experiences make you well qualified for the position. What strengths and ideas do you bring to the role? (Please keep your response under 400 words.)

Describe an experience which demonstrates your leadership abilities and qualities. What was the objective of the effort, and what role did you play to encourage success? In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently? (Please keep your response under 400 words.)

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