Applications are currently beung accepted for the City Bureau Civic Information Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encourged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About City Bureau Civic Information Fellowship
City Bureau’s Civic Information Fellowship is a paid, six-month, two-phase program for Chicagoans who want to grow their skills in community engagement, civic participation and journalism. With support from City Bureau staff, fellows will use these skills to design and implement group projects that help improve their neighbors’ access to information. Our work prioritizes the South and West sides of Chicago.
Benefits of City Bureau Civic Information Fellowship
- Phase 1: Fellows focus on spending as much time in their communities as possible to fully understand what information their community needs and design a project that meets that need. Fellows will commit to 12 hours of work per week for 14 weeks and will be paid a $5,000 stipend in 2-week increments.
- Phase 2: Fellows who successfully complete Phase 1 will be invited to continue their work in this stage. With designs in place, we will focus on putting your information needs projects into action. Fellows will commit to eight hours a week for 10 weeks and will be paid a $2,800 stipend in 2-week increments.
City Bureau Civic Information Fellowship Requirements
- No specific professional experience is required. If you are excited to grow skill to keep your community informed we encourage you to apply.
- They look for people who have a demonstrated interest in civic issues and engagement, community organizing, public policy or journalism through personal projects, previous training, school and internships. If you are a chronically inquisitive person passionate about storytelling, building community and finding creative ways to connect people with critical information, this opportunity is for you. Former fellows are welcome to apply.
- Applicants must be living in or around Chicago to participate, as we do significant in-person engagement and community work in the city. We do not offer a remote-only option. The time commitments are mandatory and repeated absences will put your ability to complete the fellowship at risk.
- They highly value lived and professional experience on the South and West sides as well as active or experienced Chicago Documenters. You must have reliable transportation to and from our Bronzeville office, and throughout South and West Side neighborhoods to complete your weekly assignments. You must also be authorized to work in the United States.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
11 August, 2026
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