CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER www.hungercenter.org — [email protected] — (202) 547-7022 x29 The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Training Leaders in the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty Training Tomorrow’s Leaders The Emerson National Hunger Fellowship is a leadership development program that trains, inspires, and sustains a network of leaders committed to social justice. Emerson Hunger Fellows gain practical experience fighting hunger and poverty through field placements in community- based organizations across the country, as well as policy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. Fellows also explore the root causes of hunger and poverty in a peer learning community. The Emerson program bridges community-based efforts with national public policy to develop Hunger Fellows as effective leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty. The Program Each year 16 participants are selected from across the country for this year-long program. They assemble in Washington, D.C. in August for a comprehensive orientation and field training, where they learn about hunger, poverty, and racism in the United States and strategies for social change. Fellows are placed for half the year with community-based organizations fighting hunger and poverty at the local level, such as grassroots organizing groups, advocacy organizations, economic development agencies, food banks, hospitals, and local government offices. Each host organization identifies specific goals and outcomes for the fellows’ projects and provides the supervision and resources needed to accomplish them. In mid-February, the fellows regroup in Washington, D.C. to share their field experiences and participate in an extensive policy training. Fellows then work in national nonprofit organizations and federal government agencies that develop, implement, and advocate for policies that address hunger and its root causes, including racism. During their time in Washington, fellows complete research, outreach, advocacy, and public education projects that support national policy initiatives. Throughout the year, the fellows develop a strong learning community for reflection, resource sharing, and skill building that supports their field and policy work and their leadership development. Benefits The Congressional Hunger Center establishes fellow financial packages based on location, taking into consideration the field and policy site location cost of living. One resource we considers when setting financial packages is this Living Wage calculator. Typically, fellows receive financial packages in the range of $38,000 to $43,000 over the duration of the fellowship. Additional benefits include: ◊ Membership in a learning community of fellow fellows ◊ Connection to an extensive network of alums, partners, and experts ◊ Meaningful collaboration with community and policy leaders ◊ Training, mentoring, and leadership development ◊ Applied project management experience Fellows serve as independent consultants; they must secure and finance their own health insurance, and are responsible for saving for and paying their own taxes, as no taxes are withheld from Fellow pay Applying The application deadline for the program is January 14, 2019. For more information, visit www.hungercenter.org. The Best of Both Worlds: In the Field and Behind the Policy