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Advocacy and Chapter Engagement Fellow (Spring 2027)

Fulbright Association
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged for priority consideration.

Basics

Reports To: Associate Director, Chapter Relations and Advocacy

Location: Hybrid, with minimum 2 days per week in person (655 15th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20005)

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours/week

Duration: Spring 2027 (early January – May)

Stipend: $1,000/month

Required In-Person Dates: Advocacy Day (March 16 or March 23, 2027; final date to be confirmed), plus the day before and the day after. Until the date is confirmed, please hold both March 15–17 and March 22–24, 2027.

Overview

The Fulbright Association is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy fellow to support our chapter engagement and advocacy work during a pivotal spring semester. Working closely with the Associate Director, Chapter Relations and Advocacy, the fellow will support our national network of chapters and interest groups throughout the semester, help plan and run the Association's annual Advocacy Day, and support the Fulbright Prize for International Understanding.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing many moving parts, communicates clearly and professionally, and can take ownership of recurring tasks with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Chapter and Interest Group Support

  • Maintain and update chapter and membership records, including leadership contacts and engagement data
  • Support administration of chapter programs, such as grants, reporting, and deadlines
  • Assist with onboarding chapter leaders and preparing materials for meetings and trainings
  • Track activity, participation, and reporting across chapters
  • Work with chapter leaders to encourage participation in advocacy initiatives, including Advocacy Day 

Advocacy

  • Schedule meetings with congressional offices and organize advocates into teams
  • Draft and organize advocate materials, including briefing documents, leave-behinds, and schedules
  • Help plan and run virtual training sessions that prepare advocates for their meetings
  • Coordinate thank-you notes and follow-up communications with congressional offices
  • Collect and track meeting outcomes and advocate feedback, and help prepare reports on results

Events and Logistics

  • Manage Advocacy Day registration, including tracking sign-ups and answering advocate questions
  • Staff Advocacy Day on site, including check-in, materials, and real-time schedule changes
  • Support the Fulbright Prize for International Understanding the day after Advocacy Day
    Communications
  • Draft and send communications to chapter leaders, members, and advocates, including outreach, reminders, and follow-ups
  • Respond to inquiries by email and phone in a timely, professional manner

Data, Systems, and Administrative Support

  • Build and maintain spreadsheets and tracking systems, including the master tracker for congressional meetings, advocates, and office contacts
  • Compile participation data across chapters, members, and advocacy initiatives for reporting
  • Identify and fix inconsistencies in data
  • Organize shared files and internal documentation
  • Provide general administrative support across projects

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong spreadsheet skills in Excel or Google Sheets (you should be comfortable building and managing trackers independently)
  • Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and with Canva
  • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Comfort communicating professionally by email and phone, including with congressional offices and volunteer leaders
  • Ability to manage recurring tasks and follow through without constant supervision
  • Highly organized, with the ability to juggle many deadlines during a busy event season
  • Availability to work in person in Washington, DC at least 2 days per week, and for a three-day Advocacy Day window in March 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current graduate student, or undergraduate student in their junior or senior year
  • Experience with event planning or logistics, especially events with many participants or moving parts
  • Familiarity with Congress, congressional offices, or advocacy campaigns
  • Experience supporting administrative or operations work
  • Experience working with student organizations, chapters, or membership groups
  • Familiarity with CRM systems or databases, such as Airtable
  • Personal experience with international exchange, study abroad, or Fulbright programs
  • Interest in nonprofit work, international exchange, congressional affairs, or advocacy
  • Ability to work additional hours in the two weeks before Advocacy Day

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

  • Advocate registrations, meeting schedules, and trackers are accurate and up to date without being asked
  • Advocates arrive on Advocacy Day knowing where to go, who they are meeting, and what to say
  • Communications go out clearly, accurately, and on time
  • Follow-up with congressional offices is complete, and outcomes are documented
  • Tasks are completed with minimal back-and-forth or correction
  • You proactively flag issues, gaps, or missing information

What You'll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience planning and running a national advocacy day on Capitol Hill
  • Direct experience working with congressional offices
  • Event experience supporting the Fulbright Prize for International Understanding
  • Exposure to nonprofit operations, membership engagement, and data systems
  • Connections with Fulbright alumni and chapter leaders across the country

How to Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter through Handshake. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged.