Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Fellowship

Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation

Other

At the Texas Capitol and/or Remote

Paid

$2,000

The Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program is named in honor of the longest-serving Hispanic member of the Texas House of Representatives, Paul C. Moreno (El Paso), and the first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas Legislature, the late Irma Rangel (Kingsville). The leadership program provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students across Texas to gain real experience working in the Texas House of Representatives. Accepted program participants will be placed in a legislative office of one of our Mexican American Legislative Caucus Members and serve as a full-time policy fellow. Fellows will work alongside experienced legislative staff and participate in weekly seminars where they will interact with other program participants, Latino leaders, elected officials, and state agency representatives. Program participation is subject to change from in-person to virtual and/or remote participation due to the pandemic. In addition to learning the legislative process and developing their leadership skills, participants will receive a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses. The Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program begins on January 12, 2021 with a mandatory program orientation, and ends on May 31st, 2020. Fellows will be required to work full-time in Austin, Texas for the entire duration of the legislative session. Note: Program participation is subject to change from in-person to virtual or remote participation due to the pandemic. All applicants shall expect in-person participation unless modifications have been in accordance with the current public health crisis. All final applicants will receive appropriate and detailed instructions on participation requirements

APPLICATION CHECKLIST: *All application materials must be received no later than 5PM on October 16, 2020 (regular application deadline). ❏ Completed Application Form ❏ Completed Application Application Survey ❏ Personal Statement ❏ Resume ❏ Two Recommendation Letters ❏ Writing Sample ❏ Academic Transcript ❏ Resume listing education, honors, extracurricular activities, community involvement, employment history and special skills ❏ Two letters of recommendation from individuals other than family and friends (may be sent separately but must be received by 5:00 PM on October 16, 2020). ❏ Mail sealed academic transcripts from current or most recent attended institutions (may be sent separately but must be postmarked by October 16, 2020). Please address any supporting documents for your application to: MALLF Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program 1122 Colorado Street, Suite 107, Austin, Texas 78701

Tannya Oliva, toliva@malc.org

State Legislature

The Mexican American Legislative Caucus

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Friday, October 16, 2020

http://mallfoundation.org/