POST-GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS
PUBLIC SERVICE
Wellstone and Villers Fellowships
Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, we are looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site. If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure please email: wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org.
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in Families USA's health policy department and assist the organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site. If you have any questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please email villersfellowship@familiesusa.org.
Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions in Families USA's office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual stipend of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits.
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION (USGA): Fellowship in Leadership & Service
This fellowship is a two-year, post-graduate professional commitment. It is aimed at developing recent college graduates' professional skills such as leadership and organizational efficiency, educating them in the role of philanthropy and the non-profit sector, and offering them experience in the golf world, specifically with the USGA. The core work experience of a Fellow is as a member of the USGA's grant-making staff. Application deadline is January 5, 2006. For more information, visit: www.usga.org.
AFSCME'S ORGANIZER-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
AFSCME’s Organizer-in-Training program is an intensive year-long program during which new organizers learn the fundamentals of union organizing. Trainees are placed on campaigns with experienced Lead Organizers who provide mentoring and one-on-one training throughout the program. Organizers-in-Training learn the nuts and bolts of an organizing campaign from home calling unorganized workers to coordinating direct actions to preparing workers for a first union contract campaign. Salary starts at $33,216 with free single or family health coverage, car allowance, 12 paid holidays, 401k, pension plan and more. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Open to graduating seniors only. For more information and to apply, visit www.afscmeorganizers.org.