APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2018 CLASS OF TECHCONGRESS ARE OPEN

TechCongress is building 21st century government with technology talent through our Congressional Innovation Fellowship. We are bridging the divide between Congress and the technology sector by placing tech savvy individuals like you to work with Members of Congress and Congressional Committees in order to build capacity in Congress, train cross-sector leaders -- who can understand the challenges of government and in the technology community -- and keep Congress up to date about the latest challenges and opportunities relating to technology.

As a Congressional Innovation Fellow you will:

Work with TechCongress to choose a placement with a Member or Congress or Congressional Committee and report directly to a senior staffer (like a Chief of Staff or Staff Director) in that office from January 2018 through December 2018.

Perform duties similar to other Congressional staff by applying your experience in technology to a variety of work, including:

Researching relevant policymaking (on issues like encryption, autonomous vehicle regulations, health IT, government hacking, privacy, open data, cyber/data security and many others)
Helping educate Members and staff about these issues
Researching legislation
Preparing for and organizing Committee hearings, markups, or investigations
Building coalitions with partners and other groups
Develop and produce a fellowship project on an issue of your choosing.
Support TechCongress by writing about and presenting on your experience periodically, and represent TechCongress and the Congressional Innovation Fellowship at meetings or events.
What we’re looking for in our Fellows:

College graduate, with at least three years of work or postgraduate study.
Tech savvy, with experience working in or studying the technology sector.
Great interpersonal and communications skills.
Some technical ability.
Ability to explain technology to those that aren’t as familiar with technology tools or concepts.
Track record of success taking initiative and working with others.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Committed to helping get Members of Congress and Congressional staff up to speed on technology issues.
No experience working in or with government? Great! We're not looking for that. The Congressional Innovation Fellowship is an opportunity to expose technology leaders like you to Capitol Hill. It is first and foremost and educational experience, giving you a one-of-its-kind education into how Congress and the government works.

TechCongress offers you a $70,000/year stipend and reimbursements of up to $2,500 for relocation, $1,500 for necessary travel and/or equipment costs and $350/month for health benefits. TechCongress has a collaborative, mission-driven, and fun culture.

Questions? Please reach out! You can contact us by sending a note to travis [at] techcongress [dot] io.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2018 CONGRESSIONAL INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

https://www.techcongress.io/the-fellowship/