Call for Alexis Herman Summer Fellowship Program in USA 2026 is open now!!!
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The Honorable Alexis Herman made history in 1977 as the first African American U.S. Secretary of Labor and spent a lifetime breaking barriers, championing equity, and advancing the cause of public service. As Toyota’s long-serving Chair for more than twenty years of the Respect for People Advisory Board (formerly known as the Diversity Advisory Board), Alexis’ leadership greatly influenced the development of various strategic programs and initiatives that created a more inclusive culture within Toyota. To honor her remarkable contributions, Toyota Motor North America has established The Honorable Alexis M. Herman Fellowship. Summer interns will be officially recognized as “Alexis Herman Fellows”. This Fellowship will offer (2) exceptional fellows with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in Toyota’s Government Affairs and Sustainable Development Division. This eight-week summer fellowship program includes one fellow position located in Toyota’s Washington, D.C. office as the designated Government Affairs fellow.
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The Government Affairs- Alexis Herman fellowship provides a comprehensive overview of lobbying, government relations, and public advocacy. The goal is to create a meaningful experience that deepens fellows’ understanding of the government affairs field within Toyota and makes a lasting impact.
What You’ll be Doing
- Producing issue policy presentations and internal documents for Toyota GA employees.
- Monitoring and reporting on federal activities, including legislative hearings and regulatory rulemakings.
- Creating background materials, position statements, and facilitating attendance at events with Toyota GA representatives.
- Researching and circulating Advanced Briefings on Toyota’s policy concentrations.
- Engaging in various projects and tasks as needed.
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During your interview process, their team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
- Professional growth and development programs and opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Paid Holidays
- Housing & Relocation Assistance Not Provided
The annual base salary range for this position is $52,700.00 – $85,700.00. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in their company’s 401k plan.
Eligibilities
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota sponsorship for immigration-related employment (including, but not limited to H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, or F-1 OPT extension) now or in the future
- Minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher
- Strong writing skills, interpersonal abilities, a cooperative attitude, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.
- Motivated self-starter who takes initiative and has experience managing multiple projects.
- Ability to collaborate on problem-solving, navigate ambiguity, and independently manage daily tasks.
- Team player who can build relationships with various stakeholders (e.g., cohort, elected officials, partnering organizations, community groups).
- A desire to learn about the U.S. Federal government and a genuine passion for public policy and politics.
- Pursuing a law degree, masters, PhD, or pre-law in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, or Education Policy
Application Process
For application, go through the apply link.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (11 Days Remaining)
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