Mar 8, 2013

Give your leadership skills a workout as a Laszlo Strategies Summer Fellow!

Summer Fellowship Program
Laszlo Strategies
Washington, D.C.

Description:
Washington, DC. Laszlo Strategies is proud to announce an eight week summer fellowship program in Washington for three outstanding future leaders. Laszlo Strategies is a strategic communications firm which specializes in helping non-profit groups that champion the causes of medical science and people with disabilities. This includes working for rights, services and solutions for both children and adults. Laszlo Strategies embodies a commitment to ensure that all people, regardless of their differences, have the opportunity to live in dignity and with happiness. Fellows, who will work directly with Laszlo Strategies' Founder & President Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, must exhibit leadership skills to follow through on their own projects following their training. There is no tuition cost to do the fellowship, and fellows will be awarded $500 at the completion of their fellowship which will include significant training opportunities

Responsibilities:
-Build a grassroots network and political infrastructure
-Set up a campaign "scorecard" of issues that candidates will need to respond to
-Apply to foundations for funding
-Set up and engage in meetings with reporters and with leaders on Capitol Hill
-Help organize events on Capitol Hill
-Encourage religious institutions to become inclusive of serving people with disabilities
-Support policies and practices that will enhance employment prospects for people with disabilities
-Support breakthrough medical science to find cures for diseases such as Alzheimer's and Autism
-Exhibit leadership skills

Qualifications:
-At least sophomore standing in college
-Excellent communication and organizational skills
-Creative, results-driven, and open minded

How To Apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume to Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi at JLM@LaszloStrategies.com The cover letter should articulate why the fellowship is of interest to and which of the areas above you desire to focus on and why. 

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