Women’s Public Leadership Network (WPLN) 2022 Fellowship

The WPLN Fellowship program will engage Fellows to help build the capacity of our network of state-based organizations, which identify and train women on the ground to run for office. In 2022/23, WPLN will bring on four Fellows, each of whom will be paired with a single partner organization in one of four states/regions (New England, Georgia, Michigan, and Louisiana). Through this program, Fellows will receive mentorship opportunities and hands-on training on practical skills needed to support and scale nonprofits. Each Fellow will support the program design, marketing, data management, and brand building efforts to help scale one of these four WPLN training partners. 

• Table of Content
• About Women’s Public Leadership Network (WPLN)
• WPLN Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of WPLN Fellowship
• Requirements for WPLN Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Women’s Public Leadership Network (WPLN)

Women’s Public Leadership Network was created to build a support system for like-minded women across the country who want to make a difference in their communities. We believe that the public policies that impact everyday life should be created with a diversity of voices at the table - and women, especially center-right women, are missing at many of these tables, at every level, in every state. WPLN is here to fix that.... continue reading

WPLN Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of WPLN Fellowship

• Expand your professional network 

• Meet women leaders nationally and in your home state

• Build professional skills in both the political and non-profit realms

• Receive professional mentorship from WPLN State Partner Executive Director and WPLN staff

• Virtual Brown bag lunches 2x a semester to build your professional skills and networks 

• Attend WPLN Fellowship kickoff in Washington, D.C. with tour of capitol and opportunities to meet with women leaders (expenses covered by WPLN)

• Attend WPLN’s annual National Summit (location TBD) with Fellowship Graduation ceremony, with a special  lunch and certificate upon completion (expenses covered by WPLN)

• If your academic institution can provide credit for the internship we can work with you to facilitate that process

The WPLN Fellowship is eight months long, September 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $1,250 for a total of $10,000 over the Fellowship period. In order to fulfill the responsibilities of this fellowship

Requirements for WPLN Fellowship Qualification

Applicants must be enrolled in an institution of higher education at the AA, BA or graduate level. Ideal candidates will have a passion for increasing women’s representation in public office, especially those who identify as center- and right-leaning in their political ideology and want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the nonprofit sector. 

Qualifications

• Passion for WPLN mission, specifically, and civic engagement, generally

• Highly organized, self-starter who can work virtually and consistently meet deadlines

• Computer literate, fully proficient with MS Office suite and Google drive

• Strong knowledge and proficiency with social media applications (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat); graphic design skills and experience with Canva a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships 

• Experience with relationship building via in person and phone contact consistently

• Strong project management skills, especially remotely 

• An affinity for working with a culturally and politically diverse community

• Political experience a plus 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To become a WPLN Fellowship member, you must complete the application by June 30, 2022. Applicants who are selected for a final interview will be asked for a letter of recommendation in the latter half of July

For more details, visit WPLN website.