New Harvard fellowship puts public service in spotlight
A new fellowship will allow recent graduates of Harvard College to gain experience in city government. The Harvard Presidential City of Boston Fellowship is designed to create paths to meaningful public service opportunities in Boston City Hall. The fellowship springs from Harvard and the city of Boston’s collaborative history, diverse portfolio of community partnerships, and shared ideals of public service. Recognizing the importance of creating a pipeline to civic-oriented career development opportunities, the three-year pilot program will provide funding for a recent Harvard College graduate to spend one year working as the mayor of Boston’s public-service fellow. The full-time position will report directly to the mayor’s chief of staff and will be responsible for managing and executing projects in a wide variety of issue areas; working closely with cabinet chiefs, department heads, and city officials; designing policy initiatives created to improve the lives of citizens throughout Boston; and engaging with city residents...