The Greenlining Institute works to bring the American Dream within reach of all, regardless of race or income. In a nation where people of color will make up the majority of our population by 2043, we believe that America will prosper only if communities of color prosper.
Headquartered in California, Greenlining’s approach focuses on bringing grassroots community leaders face to face with leading public and private sector leaders. We design and support policies designed to open doors to opportunity. We don’t see these interactions as a zero-sum game in which one side must win and the other must lose. Instead, we reach for win-win solutions that expand the size of the pie for all Americans.
Our Leadership Academy trains the leaders of the future to be effective advocates for justice and fairness. Through its programs, the Academy has trained and empowered over 800 young leaders since 1996.
The Fellowship Program is a year-long training program for young leaders who have completed, at minimum, their undergraduate degrees by the start of the program. Fellows are assigned to specific program areas and develop expertise with the direction of a Program Manager and the Academy Director. Each Fellowship experience is unique and is shaped by the current policy focus of their program area. Although the curriculum is similar to that of the Associates program, Fellows are given more responsibility and independence to implement projects and programs. The learning environment is based on combining experiential learning opportunities, individual development and team participation. Each Fellowship cohort is made up of 4-6 people and includes Legal Fellows.
Fellows participate in leadership and skills development workshops, attend meetings with key stakeholders, and conduct site visits to community, government, and corporate entities. Fellows receive regular mentorship, professional and personal skill development, and are given opportunities to interact with the media, write reports/press releases, fundraise, testify at policy hearings, and participate in key meetings with top government officials, corporate CEOs, and political leaders.
For more information on the position, check out the Fellows fact sheet. 2013-2014 Fellowship opportunities are available in the following areas:
- Bridges to Health
- Environmental Equity
- Economic Equity
- Strengthening Our Democracy
A complete application requires:
- Personal statement
- A current resume
- Two letters of recommendation (must be sent with entire application package)
- Copies of all higher education transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
Fellowship Application Submission Deadline: 5pm PST on February 6, 2014. Fellows work 37.5 hours per week and earn $34,300 per year plus health benefits.