LOUD LIGHT SPRING 2027 FELLOWSHIP

2027 SPRING LEGISLATIVE FELLOWSHIP

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • 14 Week Program, Jan 11th to May 7th

  • Weekly Team Meetings Monday & Friday 4-5PM

  • $500 Stipend at the completion of program requirements

Loud Light’s Spring 2027 Legislative Fellowship allows students to experience state government on a first-hand basis. They will (virtually) attend and take notes from committee meetings and floor debates, with some in-person opportunities provided as well. Fellows will further develop their research and communication skills, gaining a high level of comprehension of the legislative process with the ability to break down complex topics to discuss with their peers. Fellows will also have the ability to earn college credit and make contacts for other internships, government jobs, political non-profit organizations, and nonpartisan campaigns.

Program Goals

  • Understand how to track and follow legislative sessions, calendars, tracking legislation, etc. 

  • Understand how nonprofits and other agencies work with the legislature 

  • How to advocate in the legislature, writing, and giving testimony 

  • Understand the basics of floor debate and voting

  • Understand the committee process (procedural and strategic)

  • Be familiar with major state issues, and understand issues the legislature has grappled with in the past and present

  • Understand information in a way that you can communicate these topics to your peers 

  • Produce an informational video about a legislative topic 

Eligibility

  • Must be at least 18 years of age, and be a Kansas resident with internet access 

  • Must be passionate about politics and dedicated to becoming a visible, vocal force for good in your community

  • Must be able to dedicate 5-10 hours per week to fellowship work for the duration of the legislative session 

  • Must be available for an in-person orientation in Topeka on January 11th

  • Attend weekly meetings on Mondays and Fridays, 4-5

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Send your resume and a statement of interest to anthony@loudlight.org

While all are welcome to apply, this fellowship is designed to uplift the voices of young people and individuals belonging to communities disproportionately impacted by disenfranchisement and underrepresentation. If you do not think this fellowship is right for you, but you still wish to get involved, please sign up to take action with us at loudlight.org/volunteer.

Loud Light values a diverse team and an inclusive culture. Loud Light encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, socioeconomic status, age, immigration status, criminal background, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental illness, and disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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