Future First Fall 21 Fellowship
What would a world without nuclear weapons look like to you? The #FutureFirst fellowship asks you to imagine what it would be like if we centered people and the planet above war, and puts nuclear weapons at the intersection of racial, social and climate justice. Join us.
Over 16 weeks you’ll join other young, intersectional activists to hone your skills as an organizer and become an expert on the injustices inherent in our nuclear weapons system (along with how we can fix them!) At Beyond the Bomb, we believe nuclear weapons are issue zero – from the undemocratic launch process, to the billions spent every year, to the aftermath of testing that still impacts the health of indigenous and marginalized communities, nuclear weapons intersect with the issues progressive activists already care about, and we need you in this fight!
We’re seeking paid fellows to make a 4 month commitment to raise the alarms about our nuclear system through digital organizing. Fellows must be living in the United States, but there are no age or education requirements! Write blog posts and mass emails, design graphics, and learn about how we’re going to dismantle the nuclear system. We’ll teach you everything you need to know! Along the way you’ll learn all about the nuclear weapons system, from legislation to intersectional looks at the ways they have been harming us for decades.
Worried you’re not qualified? You are. There’s no time for imposter syndrome.
Get paid for your time, build key skills to become a stronger activist, and work to protect the world from the threat of nuclear weapons use. We offer a $1000 stipend, ongoing training, and a network of support. You’ll get one-on-one coaching and a diverse network of other fellows and organizers.
Interested in joining the fight against nuclear weapons? Apply by July 31, 2020!
In Four Months You’ll…
- Write a letter to the editor, mass email and a blog post about your work;
- Build power in your community through digital outreach on social media;
- Learn emerging tactics in progressive organizing, and put them to use;
- Brainstorm with other fellows during weekly, one hour strategy calls to learn how the nuclear system intersects with other social justice issues, and meet with field organizers once a week to check in.
What’s on the Application?
Required:
- Cover Letter
- Writing example(s)
Optional:
- Letter of Recommendation (Maximum of one.)
- Resume
Essay Questions. 500 word maximum.
- What aspects of the fellowship gets you the most excited? Do you have any reservations?
- What does intersectionality mean to you?
- Tell us a little about yourself and your background, including why you’re interested in activism.
- This fellowship focuses heavily on digital organizing; If you have any experience in graphic design, social media, or communications, please tell us more about it.
- What do you hope to get out of this fellowship or learn from it?