Citizen Engagement Fellow

Core responsibilities:

• Producing research, analysis, or strategic memos that frame U.S. democracy reform within a global comparative context
• Advising Issue One teams on best practices drawn from international democracy development
• Supporting targeted projects, convenings, or initiatives related to elections, civic engagement, accountability, or public trust
• Participating in knowledge-sharing sessions, internal briefings, or cross-team discussions
• Developing a written or conceptual product that aligns with the fellow's area of focus

This role strengthens democracy in the United States by translating international democratic development experience into insights and strategies that fix the broken political system and create an inclusive democracy that works for everyone.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of approximately 10 years of experience in the international democracy, governance, or civil society sector
• Demonstrated expertise relevant to democracy strengthening
• Strong writing, analysis, and conceptual framing abilities
• Ability to translate international experience for domestic audiences
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently
• Strong judgment and an eagerness to contribute strategic insights

Compensation: $500 per month for 40 hours of work per month. This is a six-month fellowship with a collegial environment and intellectually rich setting for cross-national learning, professional development, and democratic innovation.

Issue One is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization that unites Republicans, Democrats, and independents to win game-changing federal reforms to fix our broken political system and create an inclusive democracy that works for everyone.