Public Service Fellowship -The Cleveland Foundation
Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging
leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to
develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service.
This Program includes:
-A 12-month, full-time paid placement at a selected public
sector agency in Cleveland, providing meaningful career-related work experience. The fellowship includes a $50,000
salary with health benefits.
-A small cohort with individualized coaching,
supervision and support.
-Participation in professional development that prepares
Fellows for 21st century public service, administered by
Cleveland Foundation staff and professionals with expertise in
their fields.
-Immersion in the rich civic and cultural life of Cleveland,
with first-hand opportunities to network and connect with a
diverse array of senior leaders, organizations, and
community members.
Who can Apply?
-College graduates who earned their undergraduate degrees
between spring 2023 and spring 2027 or their graduate
degree in spring 2027. A wide range of degrees, including
liberal arts and those pertaining to more technical and/or
specialized areas of study, are welcomed
-U.S. citizens, permanent residents or individuals who are
eligible to work in the U.S. for the duration of this
program
-Applicants cannot be a relative of a member of the
Cleveland Foundation staff or the foundation’s Board of
Directors
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