Entrepreneurial professionals who want to have a direct impact in helping solve some of the biggest challenges facing urban communities can now apply to be a part of the Fall 2019 cohort of FUSE Executive Fellowship program.

The selective program partners accomplished professionals with local government agencies as Executive Fellows for a 12-month period. Leveraging their private-sector skills and expertise to lead strategic projects, FUSE Fellows help build innovative and sustainable approaches to a range of crucial social and civic issues. This includes health, education, economic development, affordable housing, justice and unity, and more.

A FUSE Fellowship is a chance to impact the lives of millions of people with your work. Also, the fellowship represents a tremendous opportunity for growth and professional development. Throughout their fellowship year, FUSE Fellows take part in learning opportunities that draw on the practices of leading for-profit, public and social-sector organizations, including; McKinsey & Company, Stanford Institute of Design (d.school), and the Harvard Kennedy School. They also have access to a dedicated Executive Coach. As well as, the fellows will receive support from a senior leader within the local government agency and from the FUSE community of staff, alumni, and advisors.

What benefits a Fuse Executive Fellow get?

The Fuse Executive Fellowship represents the opportunity to work full-time for 12 months as an independent contractor of FUSE Corps with an annual stipend of $90,000 paid by monthly installment.

What qualifications are necessary for the Fuse Executive Fellowship Program?

To become a Fuse Executive fellowship program, the fellows should be:

• At least 15 years of professional experience, particularly in the private sector or across a combination of the public, private and social sectors
• Progressive success in challenging roles with substantial management responsibilities
• A track record of collaboration, team-building, and facilitative leadership
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Superior critical thinking and analytical skills
• Likewise, the ability to synthesize information into clear and concise recommendations
• An entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated success in creating novel solutions to complex problems
• Flexibility, adaptability, and perseverance
• Humility, inclusivity, and sensitivity to cultural differences
• Also, exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ease in making public presentations
• Demonstrated passion for public service, civic innovation as well as cross-sector collaboration

How to apply for Fuse Executive Fellowship Program 2019?

Fellowship candidates may apply for the Fuse Executive fellowship program online. Moreover, the candidate will require to provide their personal details as well as the necessary documentation online.

Deadline

Candidates may apply for the Fuse Executive Fellowship program until August 2019. Moreover, the fellowship program is on a rolling basis. Hence, Fuse Corps encourages the candidates to apply early.