Fellowship Programs
Policy Fellowship Program
(September 4, 2019 – August 14, 2020)
Based in our Oakland office, the Policy Fellowship is a year-long development and experiential learning program for emerging leaders seeking hands-on public policy experience. Fellows will be assigned to Greenlining’s Economic Equity, Energy Equity, Environmental Equity, Health Equity, Technology Equity team to develop expertise under the mentorship of the program director. Fellows participate in leadership and skills building workshops, attend power lunch series with key stakeholders, and conduct site visits to community, government, and corporate entities. Fellows receive regular professional and personal skill development and are given opportunities to interact with the media, write policy memos, reports, blogs, fundraise, testify at policy meetings, and participate in key meetings with top government officials, corporate leaders, and community leaders.
Basic Qualifications: 18 years of age or older; At least one year of relevant work experience
Compensation: $55,000 per year/Health Benefits Included ($60,000 w/ Master’s Degree)
Deadlines:
Both Summer Associate & Fellowship (Due March 3, 2019 11:59p PST)
Fellowship (Due March 10, 2019 11:59p PST)
Legal Fellowship Program
(September 4, 2019 – August 14, 2020)
Based in our Oakland office, the Legal Fellowship is a year-long legal advocacy and leadership training program. Legal Fellows will be assigned to Greenlining’s Energy or Environmental Equity team to develop expertise on legislative, regulatory, or legal issues affecting communities of color. Fellows’ responsibilities may include drafting legal documents, research on policy and legislative issues, participating in coalitions, assisting team members with developing advocacy strategy, and representing Greenlining before Commissioners, Administrative Law Judges, and legislators.
Basic Qualifications: Completed law degree or admittance to California Bar in 2018
Compensation: $60,000 per year/Health Benefits Included + up to $2000 reimbursement for Bar
Deadlines:
Both Summer Associate & Fellowship (Due March 3, 2019 11:59p PST)
Fellowship (Due March 10, 2019 11:59p PST)
Summer Associate Programs
Summer Associate Program
(June 10, 2019 – August 16, 2019)
Based in our Oakland office, the Summer Associate program is an intensive development program and learning community for emerging leaders. Associates are assigned to a Greenlining policy team and gain exposure to the policy development process through a research and advocacy capstone project. Associates participate in leadership discussions, skills building workshops, and conduct site visits to community, government, and corporate entities. Associates receive mentorship and coaching, and are given opportunities to interact with the media, write reports and blogs, balance multiple priorities, testify at key policy meetings, and participate in meetings with top government officials, corporate leaders, and community leaders.
Basic Qualifications: 18 years of age or older
Compensation: $5500 total stipend for 10 weeks
Deadlines:
Both Summer Associate & Fellowship (Due March 3, 2019 11:59p PST)
Summer Associate (Due March 3, 2019 11:59p PST)
Casa Joaquin Housing Application
A COMPLETE APPLICATION REQUIRES:
- One-page essay responding to the essay prompt- ” Casa is a unique opportunity geared towards those who are eager to learn and grow into their leadership potential no matter what field you are in. Casa is not just a place just for affordable housing instead, we ask all Casistas to invest time through workshops, peer events and really invest in the community here. In your essay, tell us why you are interested in living and being part of the Casa Community.
- Headshot or a professional photograph
- Copy of your Financial Aid Offer Letter or the copy of parents previous year’s taxes
- Copy of the Official UC Berkeley Offer Letter or other proof of enrollment
- Professional resume and list of references (minimum 2)
Fees for the academic year, from August to May:
- Single $6,800
- Double $6,300
- Triple $5,800
- Quadruple $5,300
Deadlines:
Current Students (all students enrolled at Cal): April 5th, 2019
Incoming Students (all new admits, freshman and transfers): May 10th, 2019
