Sen. Johnson Fellowship Program
Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson offers a Legislative Fellowship program, which is an enriching opportunity for students and recent graduates interested in gaining firsthand experience in legislative offices. Fellows will be provided valuable, hands-on involvement in the political process and a behind-the-scenes look at office operations. Projects will include policy research, constituent relations, communications, and more.
Session Details: The program offers three* sessions each year:
- Spring Semester (January to May)
- Apply Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
- Summer (May to August)
- Apply March 15 to April 15
- Fall Semester (September to December)
- Apply June 15 to July 15
*There is a one-semester limit per fellow
Responsibilities:
- Fellows will engage in various tasks, such as constituent casework, committee tracking, press monitoring, and legislative research.
- They will work closely with staff and legislators, attending committee hearings and legislative proceedings.
- Fellows will have the opportunity to build a personal network in Wisconsin politics and contribute to potential future staff roles within the legislature.
Qualifications:
- Desire to be engaged in and high-level understanding of the political process.
- Willingness to ask questions to clarify assignments.
- Entry-level skills to research and analyze legislative issues and processes.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team setting.
- High-level organization and time management skills.
Preferred, but not required:
- Constituent or customer service experience.
- Enrollment in or attendance at a two or four-year college/university or a vocational/technical school program.
Program Details:
- Fellows will be expected to work 20 hours a week and will earn $15 an hour.
- Fellowship positions are limited. Applicants should indicate if they are interested in participating in the unpaid internship program if they are not selected for the fellowship opportunity.
